Paramedic

Ascension • Wichita, KS

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis is seeking a full-time Paramedic to join their Emergency Department team. This role involves providing basic and advanced life support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients. The Paramedic will identify, intervene, and stabilize ill or injured patients under the direction of a physician and/or Registered Nurse, initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols, and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and treatment. Additionally, the role includes providing population-specific education to patients and families and ensuring the safety of the transport team, patients, and public through equipment inspection and maintenance.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date OR job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) required.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.
• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
• Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

What This Job Offers

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