Paramedic (FT/Evenings-Methodist)
Company: Indiana University Health
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionOverview 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. Safeguarding
our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver
the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition
of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various
vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines,
barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the
option to submit proof of previous vaccination. We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU
Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.
Keywords: Indiana University Health, Indianapolis , Paramedic (FT/Evenings-Methodist), Healthcare , Indianapolis, Indiana
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