Paramedic

Trans-Care Ambulance•Indianapolis, IN

21d

About The Position

Trans-Care is a customer-service-focused EMS organization that considers both patients and the people arranging patient transportation to be customers. Paramedics provide the highest level of medical care and transportation to patients accessing the EMS system. In emergency situations, they bring emergency-department care to the patient and act as the eyes and ears of the emergency-room physician. For non-emergency transportation, they continue appropriate hospital treatments during transport with limited or no interruption. Teamwork is described as pivotal to Trans-Care’s EMS system. The Paramedic performs skills and procedures prescribed by the Indiana EMS Commission curriculum and meets Trans-Care Medical Direction requirements for affiliation and clinical oversight. The role follows applicable standards of care, physician orders, higher medical authority, company policies, and Indiana laws and rules. Responsibilities include responding to assigned calls, operating and overseeing the assigned vehicle, providing respectful and professional service, safeguarding patient information, checking equipment and medications, maintaining documentation and education, and helping keep vehicles and stations clean and safe. The role may also include precepting students and new employees and performing related duties assigned by a supervisor. Trans-Care lists competitive wages, weekend and nighttime differentials, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

Valid Indiana State Driver’s License.
State of Indiana EMT-Paramedic Certification.
Current CPR Certification.
Current ACLS Certification.
Current PALS Certification.
Pass the State of Indiana criminal background check.
Pass the Indiana BMV Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

Perform skills and procedures as designed by the Indiana EMS Commission curriculum and meet Trans-Care Medical Direction requirements for affiliation and clinical oversight.
Practice within the Standard of Care Protocol, physician orders, and directions from higher medical authority.
Learn and follow Trans-Care policies and procedures.
Respond to EMS calls assigned by the communications center and follow company policies regarding “out of chute” and “end of shift” time.
Operate the assigned vehicle and oversee the partner’s operation of it in accordance with Indiana rules and Trans-Care policies.
Treat customers, patients, fellow employees, and vendors honestly and respectfully, following the company Code of Conduct.
Protect patient confidentiality and protected health information in accordance with company policies and applicable federal and state law; report concerns about potential breaches or observed violations to the Privacy Officer.
Remain courteous and professional while interacting with customers, patients, the communications center, and supervisors.
Before each shift, account for required advanced life support equipment, check its operability, and certify that it is functional and present on the assigned unit.
Check in, check out, and account for narcotics as required; check medication expiration dates and replace medications as needed.
Maintain in-service education as prescribed by the Indiana State EMT Agency.
Operate the assigned vehicle and conduct oneself in accordance with Indiana laws and rules and Trans-Care safety policies.
Submit complete, accurate, and timely documentation before leaving the shift at the designated departure time.
Help maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment by performing requested cleaning in vehicles and stations.
Precept Paramedic and EMT-Basic students and new employees as assigned.
Report vehicle problems requiring attention or repair and submit the required reports.
Maintain sufficient physical fitness to perform lifting, bending, stooping, and related physical activity without injury.
Perform other reasonably related duties prescribed by a supervisor.