Paramedic Adult ED

Ascension Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan (3/

Pro-rated PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Family benefits

Legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension’s Emergency Department in Indianapolis seeks a PRN EMS professional to identify, stabilize, and manage acutely ill or injured patients in collaboration with physicians and nurses. You will implement transport-team interventions, monitor patient status, and educate families on illnesses and therapies.

The role requires ALS and BLS certifications with Indiana EMS credentials; EMT or Paramedic credentials are preferred, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• ALS within 6 months of hire (AHA/Red Cross accepted).
• BLS within 1 month of hire (AHA/Red Cross accepted).
• EMT credentialed from the Indiana DHS prior to hire date.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana DHS prior to hire date.
• Drivers License preferred.
• PALS preferred (AHA/Red Cross accepted).

Responsibilities

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under physician/RN direction.
• Initiate interventions per transport team protocols; monitor and communicate patient condition.
• Provide population-specific education to patient and family about illness and therapies.
• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of transport team, patients and public.

Skills

Emergency care

Education

High school diploma equivalency + 2 years experience

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• Facility: Ascension St Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

• Department/Specialty: Emergency Department

• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.

• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.

• Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.

• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following required:

• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Drivers License credentialed from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles preferred.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Paramedic license required

• 3+ years of experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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