Paramedic Transport

Ascension Health; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension Health seeks a dedicated EMT/Paramedic for the Emergency Services transport team at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo in Kokomo, IN.

This full-time night-shift role involves critical patient stabilization, protocol-driven interventions, and coordination with transport physicians and nurses. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, communications with receiving teams, equipment safety checks, and potential ambulance driving as needed.

Qualifications

• EMT or Paramedic credentialing from NREMT or Indiana Homeland Security prior to hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire; AED/First Aid knowledge acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize ill or injured patients during transport.
• Initiate interventions per transport team protocols; monitor and relay patient status.
• Communicate observations to receiving medical personnel per directives.
• Inspect and maintain transport equipment for safety.
• May operate an ambulance for patient or supply transport.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic

BLS Provider

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Kokomo, IN

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

• Department: Emergency Services

• Schedule: Nights | Full Time

How you'll make an impact in this role

• 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• One or more of the following:

• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) 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.

• One or more of the following:

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

• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):

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

• Certification specializing in ER Vehicle Operation.

• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

• Drivers License.

• Instructor specializing in Pediatric Adv Life Support . American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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

• Certified Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Work Experience

• Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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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Min Salary: 21.98

Max Salary 30.65