Job Info

Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for relaying and receiving information regarding the patient and patient condition. Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, hospital policies, and operating within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. Must possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
• Requires graduate of Emergency Medical Technician certification program and graduate of a Paramedic Training Program with current Paramedic licensure as specified by Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission.
• Requires Basic Life Support,(BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Following successful completion of a recognized Paramedic Training Program as approved by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; this position requires experience (obtainable through ambulance service; hospital or military experience) plus an appropriate period of orientation to perform assigned tasks and duties within the Emergency Department.
• Requires knowledge of both routine and special procedures.
• Requires knowledge of pharmacology and recognizes side effects of medications administered.
• Requires familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
• Requires a good basic understanding of the concepts of good personal hygiene; aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent spread of infection to patients; self and others.
• Requires sufficient knowledge to observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Requires general awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self performance as a Paramedic within the Emergency Department.
• Requires knowledge of EMTALA.

Job Category: Allied Health

Posting Date: 2024-06-05T18:06:12 00:00

Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: Rotating

Locations: 2651 E Discovery Pkwy Bloomington IN 47408