Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Facility: Via Christi Hospital St. Francis Department: Transport Schedule: PRN | As Needed Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program,counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources How you’ll make an impact in this role Provide advanced life support for critically ill or injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team. Identify, intervene, and stabilize ill or injured patients during transport in collaboration with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse, initiating interventions based on team protocols. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and treatment, including contacting receiving medical personnel to report patient observations and follow directives.1 Inspect, maintain, and care for equipment to ensure the safety of the transport team, patients, and the public. May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date OR job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted. Paramedic credentialed from the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) 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 within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional preferences we're seeking Minimum of 2 years of paramedic experience with a 911 service Ability to work rotating day and night shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view theEEO Know Your Rights (English) poster orEEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr