LifeLine Paramedic
About The Position
Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. Relays and receives information regarding patients and their condition. Complies with regulatory requirements, departmental and hospital policies and practices, and safety policies and practices, while working within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. Must have the knowledge and skills to care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. The role may require 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; employment consideration may be contingent on the report’s results. Indiana University Health describes opportunities for team members to learn and develop through advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Indiana Paramedic license (EMT-P) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or an equivalency must be obtained within the initial probationary period.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or an equivalency 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; employment consideration may be contingent on the report’s results.
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 and practices, and safety policies and practices.
- Operate within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana.
- Care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
- May drive an ambulance to and from a referral hospital.
- May transport patients.
- May obtain consents and authorizations from patients or legal guardians.
- May record the time of ambulance runs.
- May process billing and daily reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
