Job Description

About the Position:

Are you looking to utilize your Paramedic licensure while gaining experience working outside of an ambulance? Then working in the North Hospital ED is a magnificent position for you! Our team in Carmel is seeking motivated, self-starting individuals that are comfortable working collaboratively with a small team.

Our teams have the opportunity to care for and manage a wide range of patient demographics. Therefore, all qualified candidates will possess the required knowledge and skill to care for patients ranging from neonatal to elderly. IUH ensures that everyone receives continued education and certification opportunities so it's easy to stay up-to-date with the health care industries' best operational standards!

Qualified applicants will also be comfortable working closely with a smaller team, while also being able to function and collaborate with other teams within the hospital. Our ED-Paramedics play a meaningful role in the team dynamic and help ensure that patient care is held to the highest standard we can offer.

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.

Qualifications for the Paramedic- Emergency Department Role

 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.