Paramedic- PRN, rotating

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: As a community, we welcome all faiths, and are inspired by the mission and values of Ascension, to provide high-quality, compassionate, personalized care with dignity, especially to those in our communities who are most in need. This guiding vision is the cornerstone of who we are as a company: national, nonprofit and patient-focused. What You Will Do: Provide advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team.

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient during interfacility and intrafacility as part of the transport team in collaboration with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
• Contact receiving medical personnel, report observations and follow directives.
• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.
• May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.
    • Certification specializing in ER Vehicle Operation preferred.
    • Instructor specializing in Pediatric Adv Life Support preferred.
    • Certified Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt preferred.Education:
      • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.Work Experience:
        • 3 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services required.
        • 5 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred. Additional Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team: Serving the greater Indianapolis area and Evansville, Indiana, Ascension St. Vincent has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. We operate 24 hospitals - in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more - and offer careers in a wide range of services. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. When you join Ascension St. Vincent, you join a diverse team of more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all - especially to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, explore a career with us today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension St. Vincent is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: fFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:fPlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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