Transport Paramedic

Ascension Healthcare; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional emergency medical services. As a vital member of the transport team, you will deliver advanced life support to critically ill and injured patients, ensuring their safety and well-being during transport. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment that values community impact and personal growth. With a focus on patient care, you will play a crucial role in making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a range of benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• EMT or Paramedic credentialing required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients.
• Stabilize patients during transport in collaboration with medical personnel.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safety.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Patient Stabilization

Communication Skills

Driving Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Technical degree

Job description

Details

+ Department: Ambulance Ground

+ Schedule: Full Time Day shift, 36 hours/week

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent

+ Location: Fishers Indiana

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

1. Provide advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team.
2. Identify, intervene, and stabilize 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.
3. Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
4. Contact receiving medical personnel, report observations and follow directives.
5. Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.
6. May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. One or more of the following required:
1. Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
2. Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
3. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
4. Certification specializing in ER Vehicle Operation preferred.
5. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
6. Drivers License preferred.
7. Instructor specializing in Pediatric Adv Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
8. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
9. Certified Prehospital Trauma Life Support preferred.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Work Experience:

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

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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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