Paramedic

Critical Care Transport Paramedic

At Franciscan Health, the Critical Care Transport Paramedic is responsible to provide direct patient care to patients, requiring interfacility transport from primary or critical access hospitals to tertiary care hospitals, and providing urgent procedures or admission to intensive care centers. In this role you will grow your skills while participating in trainings, clinical rotations, and all education needed.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Responsible for assigned ambulance, equipment, and supplies during a shift, as well as security of all equipment and supplies, including but not limited to scheduled and non-scheduled medications.
• Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support pre-hospital assessment and care.
• Perform tasks in the pre-hospital setting under the control of the Medical Director.
• Provide orderly transfer of patient care to receiving facility staff.
• Assist with the management of the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program.
• Communicate and act as a liaison between the patient, family physician, and other agencies, as required.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year working as a paramedic or in the intensive care setting preferred
• 3 years operation of a motor vehicle required
• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) - State Licensing Board
• Drivers License - Drivers License
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
• Critical Care Transfer Paramedic - Indiana CCT-P or FP-C Certified within 1-1.5 years of start date

Travel is required: up to 100%

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.