LifeLine Paramedic

Indiana University Health System

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About The Position

Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill and injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. Relays and receives information regarding patients and their conditions. Complies with regulatory requirements, departmental practices and policies, safety policies and practices, and hospital policies, and works 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, and employment consideration may depend on the report’s results.

For the Community Paramedic for Heart & Lung Ctr, successful completion of the IUH BMH Community Paramedic/Integrated HealthCare Core Curriculum is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Indiana EMT-P (Paramedic) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or an equivalent certification, to be obtained within the initial probationary period.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or an equivalent, to be obtained within the initial probationary period.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800, to be obtained within the initial probationary period.
• Ability to make independent, clinically and operationally competent decisions in a challenging environment.
• For the Community Paramedic for Heart & Lung Ctr, successful completion of the IUH BMH Community Paramedic/Integrated HealthCare Core Curriculum within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of ALS Paramedic experience preferred.
• For the Community Paramedic for Heart & Lung Ctr, a minimum of 4 years of paramedic experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, treatment, and transport for ill and 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 safety practices, and operate within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by Indiana.
• Care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
• Drive an ambulance to and from a referral hospital, as required.
• Transport patients, as required.
• Obtain consents and authorizations from patients or legal guardians, as required.
• Record ambulance-run times, as required.
• Process billing and daily reports, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED