Paramedic Emergency Department

Indiana University Health; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a licensed Paramedic to join the White Hospital Emergency Department on full-time prescheduled shifts (10am-10:30pm).

You will provide care, transport, and treatment for ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency settings, relay critical information, and adhere to safety, regulatory, and hospital policies while applying pediatric to geriatric care knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an EMT program and a Paramedic Training Program with Indiana licensure.
• Certification requirements include BLS, ACLS, and PALS through the AHA.
• Experience in emergency department orientation and patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Relay and receive information regarding patient condition.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, departmental policy and safety practices.
• Apply knowledge to care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.

Skills

Paramedic care

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Patient assessment

Education

EMT Certification

Paramedic Training Program

Paramedic Licensure (Indiana)

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Overview

Full Time, 3, 12 Hours Preschedule Shifts (10am-10:30pm), White Hospital Emergency Department

Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for relaying and receiving information regarding the patient and patient condition. Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, hospital policies, and operating within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. Must possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.

Requires graduate of Emergency Medical Technician certification program and graduate of a Paramedic Training Program with current Paramedic licensure as specified by Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission.

• Requires Basic Life Support, (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Following successful completion of a recognized Paramedic Training Program as approved by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; this position requires experience (obtainable through ambulance service; hospital or military experience) plus an appropriate period of orientation to perform assigned tasks and duties within the Emergency Department.
• Requires knowledge of both routine and special procedures.
• Requires knowledge of pharmacology and recognizes side effects of medications administered.
• Requires familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
• Requires a good basic understanding of the concepts of good personal hygiene; aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent spread of infection to patients; self and others.
• Requires sufficient knowledge to observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Requires general awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self performance as a Paramedic within the Emergency Department.
• Requires knowledge of EMTALA.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.