Part-Time Paramedic — ER Care & Rapid Response

Riverview Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide care and support to patients in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, initiating emergency procedures, managing patient flow, and assisting with wound care, phlebotomy, and basic lab work.

The role requires EMT-P certification with ACLS/PALS/BLS per American Heart Association standards, and the ability to work under ED physician supervision. Indiana state certification and ongoing competency Training are expected.

Qualifications

• EMT-P course completion and state EMT-P certification required.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects and conveys information to RN and physician regarding patient health status throughout the ED visit.
• Communicates information to the RN for care plan development and modification.
• Explains procedures to patients to gain cooperation and ease apprehension.
• Initiates emergent or appropriate care under ED RN supervision.
• Assists ED patients and outpatients to maintain patient flow.
• Takes vital signs, records input/output, and applies oxygen and monitors as needed.
• Initiates lifesaving measures when required (airway, ventilation, hemorrhage control, chest compressions).
• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients and transports them as directed.
• Cleans and dresses wounds; assists with procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy, basic labs, wound cultures, and EKGs; manages IV catheters.

Skills

EMT-P license

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Education

EMT-P Certification

Job description

Riverview Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide care and support to patients in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, initiating emergency procedures, managing patient flow, and assisting with wound care, phlebotomy, and basic lab work.

The role requires EMT-P certification with ACLS/PALS/BLS per American Heart Association standards, and the ability to work under ED physician supervision. Indiana state certification and ongoing competency Training are expected.