Paramedic Transport Specialist

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health seeks an experienced paramedic to ensure delivery of interhospital and intrahospital care for patients of all ages, following Indiana EMS standards and directives from the Riverview Health EMS Medical Director(s).

The role requires two years of paramedic experience, current licensure, and state-approved training, with ongoing education and strong collaboration with hospital teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years of paramedic experience required.
• Completion of state-approved paramedic training program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide all necessary care to patients during inter-facility transport, including assessment, medications, monitoring, and deterioration response.
• Collaborate with medical director(s) and Riverview Health teams to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Complete all required documentation for transport and billing purposes.
• Maintain readiness of ambulance including oxygen, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in ongoing education and performance improvement initiatives as required by state law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Paramedic licensure

BLS Provider

ACLS Provider

PALS Provider

EVOC certification

Driver's license (Indiana)

GED or higher

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The paramedic has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery of interhospital and intrahospital care to patients of all ages using proper techniques and following the standards of care as established by Indiana Department of Homeland Security - EMS Division, and the Riverview Health EMS Medical Director(s).

Job Responsibilities

• Provide all necessary care to patients during inter-facility transport, including but not limited to: Ongoing assessment of the primary survey (i.e. ABCD), administration or maintenance of protocol-based or physician-ordered medications, cardiac and respiratory monitoring, provision of care if status deteriorates
• Collaborate with medical director(s), Riverview Health interdisciplinary teams, and Organizational Improvement to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families as well as other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Complete all required documentation for transport patient care and billing purposes
• Maintain readiness of ambulance vehicle at all times, to include sufficient medical oxygen, functioning of equipment, and stocking of supplies
• Participate in ongoing education and performance improvement initiatives as required by state law and/or as assigned by hospital management
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Completion of state-approved and CAAHEP-accredited paramedic training program

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• Current Paramedic licensure
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) Provider
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) - Must have or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Valid Indiana Driver's license and driving record that meets organizational requirements to drive a RVH owned vehicle

Preferred:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C)

Experience Requirements

Required:

• Two (2) years of experience as a paramedic with an ambulance service

Qualifications

Education

GED or better in Other or related field.

High School or better in Other or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

ACLS

BLS- Basic Life Support

Driver License

Paramedic

PALS