Paramedic - ALS/BLS

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking a Critical Care Paramedic for the Critical Care Transport team in Indianapolis. This role involves stabilizing patients during transport and requires various certifications, including Advanced Life Support and BLS. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.
• 3 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services required.

Responsibilities

• Stabilizes ill or injured patients during transport.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions.
• Inspects and maintains transport equipment.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS Provider

Neonatal Resuscitation

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Emergency Vehicle Operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Critical Care Transport

+ **Schedule:** Full-time, 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, rotating shift, Monday - Friday, Saturday & Sunday

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. Vincent

+ **Location:** Indianapolis, IN

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

+ Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient during interfacility and intrafacility as part of the transport team in collaboration with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse.

+ Initiates and implements interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.

+ Contacts receiving medical personnel, reports observations and follows directives.

+ Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

+ May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

+ Complies with the Air Medical Vendor limitations and physical requirements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

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

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

+ Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

+ Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

+ Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Emergency Medical Tech specializing in ER Vehicle Operation credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), or Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) credentialed from Coaching Systems.

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

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

+ Certified Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

**One or more of the following:**

+ Paramedic specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the International Board of Specialty Certification obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

+ Certified Paramedic specializing in Flight obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date. Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)

**Education**

+ High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

**Work Experience:**

+ Minimum Qualification: Three years of experience in Emergency Medical Services.

+ Preferred Qualification: Five years of experience in Emergency Medical Services.

**Additional Preferences**

The Ascension St. Vincent Critical Care Transport (Adult ·Neonatal ·Pediatric ·Maternal Fetal) team is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). We are dedicated to safety, quality, and evidence-based care delivery.

Our Critical Care Transport (CCT) teams provide the highest quality of advanced transport medical treatment using industry-leading equipment while delivering safe and exceptional ICU-level care. Outside of industry-leading equipment, these crews are staffed with diverse backgrounds including Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics and EMTs. This is how our teams can safely coordinate and manage a wide range of emergency calls that include adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients. We work closely with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St Vincent to ensure we have the team members available to coordinate all pediatric or neonatal calls.

We are committed to safety in every transport, quality care delivery for every patient, and securing tomorrows for the patients we serve while strengthening communities.

In-house education offered on a rolling calendar at both a departmental and organizational level. Classes include but not limited to: PHTLS, AMLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EVOC, Audit and Review, and NRP. EMT's and Paramedics are able to affiliate with the Critical Care Transport department. In-house Medical Directors to sign off re-certifications for both EMT's and Paramedics.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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