LifeLine Paramedic
About The Position
The LifeLine Paramedic is responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. The role relays and receives information regarding patients and their conditions and complies with regulatory requirements, departmental and hospital policies, safety practices, and the scope of practice for a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. The Paramedic must be able to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. The role may include driving an ambulance to and from a referral hospital, transporting patients, obtaining consents and authorizations from patients or legal guardians, recording ambulance-run times, and processing billing and daily reports. A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required, and employment consideration may be contingent on the report’s results. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts. Indiana University Health describes opportunities for team members to learn and develop through advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Indiana Paramedic license (EMT-P) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or an equivalent certification must be obtained within the initial probationary period.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or an equivalent must be obtained within the initial probationary period.
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 must be obtained within the initial probationary period.
- Ability to make independent, clinically and operationally competent decisions in a challenging environment.
- A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of ALS Paramedic experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide care, transport, and treatment for ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Relay and receive information regarding patients and their conditions.
- Comply with regulatory requirements, departmental and hospital policies, safety policies and practices, and the Indiana Paramedic scope of practice.
- Provide appropriate care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
- Drive an ambulance to and from referral hospitals when required.
- Transport patients when required.
- Obtain consents and authorizations from patients or legal guardians when required.
- Record the time of ambulance runs when required.
- Process billing and daily reports when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
