LifeLine Paramedic Critical Care Transport

IU Health•Terre Haute, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. The role involves relaying and receiving information regarding the patient and patient condition, while complying with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, and hospital policies. The Paramedic must operate within the scope defined by the state of Indiana and possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. They are ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, and Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country. The organization offers team members access to the latest science and training through a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, and provides diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
Indiana Paramedic license
Ability to obtain surrounding state license (Illinois) within 6 months of hire
Certified Flight Paramedic advanced certification within 18 months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or its equivalency(s) within initial probationary period
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or its equivalency(s) within initial probationary period
Trauma Certification (ITLS or PHTLS) within 6 months of hire
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or its equivalency within initial probationary period
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 within initial probationary period
Valid Driver's License in the State of Indiana with no more than 6 accrued points
Minimum of 3 years ALS Paramedic experience
Ability to make independent, clinical and operational competent decisions in a challenging environment

Responsibilities

Provide care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations
Relay and receive information regarding the patient and patient condition
Comply with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, and hospital policies
Operate within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana
Possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients
Drive ambulance to and from referral hospital (may be required)
Transport patients (may be required)
Obtain consents and authorizations from patient or legal guardians (may be required)
Record time of ambulance run (may be required)
Process billing and daily reports (may be required)
Treat patients aboard an aircraft (may be required)