PARAMEDIC (SPECIAL EVENT TEAM) - PRN (94000597)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic responds in an emergency vehicle to scheduled special events and manages, supervises, and is responsible for all aspects of patient care. The role provides efficient, immediate basic and advanced life support at the scene, during transport, and in the emergency department, following Indianapolis EMS practices, policies, and established protocols. The paramedic may work alone or as part of the Special Events Team and may supervise observers and students. The position operates under general supervision, with general guidance on work priorities and substantial employee latitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Indiana Paramedic License.
Currently working in a 911 setting within Marion County or surrounding counties.
Valid driver’s license and continued compliance with the IEMS driver eligibility policy.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
American Heart Association CPR certification.
Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.
Continuing education to maintain required certifications.
Knowledge of practical skills, theory, and medical terminology involved in basic and advanced emergency medical care; human growth and development; and age-appropriate care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Knowledge of advanced respiratory skills, including endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression, and breathing treatments.
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, and cardioversion.
Knowledge of intravenous therapy, including peripheral lines and use of IV, IM, IO, and subcutaneous medications.
Knowledge of indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosages of medications carried by the paramedic vehicle.
Ability to work effectively under emergency conditions and stress and safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditions.
Ability to coordinate emergency care with EMT Basics, other paramedics, hospital physicians, and staff; make independent critical patient-care decisions; and interact calmly, effectively, and courteously with patients, the public, and hospital staff.
Ability to communicate in English verbally in person and through telephone and telecommunications mediums, understand spoken information from relevant personnel and members of the public, and read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions.
Normal use of limbs, eyes, ears, and voice required to treat patients and operate sophisticated electronic devices.
Excellent verbal communication skills, a high level of medical psychomotor skills and cognitive knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy in performing duties.
Ability to lift up to 125 pounds equally distributed and up to 250 pounds with assistance, perform sustained and awkward heavy lifting, and handle intense short-duration physical strain.
Ability to carry a stair chair 30 yards and up and down two flights of stairs with a patient attached, and carry a tech box, oxygen equipment bag, and ECG monitor up two flights of stairs.
Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, walk, and crouch for extended periods on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces, including kneeling long enough to perform 200 chest compressions in two minutes.

Responsibilities

Respond in an IEMS vehicle to scheduled special events as directed by the Planning Section Chief.
Provide medical care in conjunction with hospital physicians, nursing staff, and allied health staff in accordance with established practices and protocols.
Calculate drip rates and drug concentrations, and administer approved intravenous drugs or fluid replacement when indicated by online medical direction or established EMS protocols.
Document relevant information in writing or through approved electronic means in prescribed formats, such as a Run Report or ESO Report.
Maintain accountability for controlled medications, including narcotics.
Drive an emergency vehicle under emergent and non-emergent conditions.
Exercise independent judgment in critical emergency situations.
Coordinate public safety personnel in emergency situations.
Attend required continuing education, refresher courses, medical audit programs, and training programs.
Participate actively in continuing education and medical audit programs.
Supervise and direct assigned observers’ and students’ activities and educational or clinical experiences.
Operate safely in and around emergency equipment.
Protect patients, self, and other providers from possible contamination and take safety precautions to protect injured people and those assisting with care.
Comply with crime-scene and prehospital-death handling regulations by notifying appropriate authorities and arranging protection of property and evidence.
Maintain patient and family confidentiality and protect health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.