Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Promptly responds in an emergency medical vehicle to the scene of reported emergencies, non-emergencies and interfacility transports. Provides efficient and immediate basic or advanced life support care to the patient at the scene and enroute to and in the hospital. Treats patients in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards and protocols.

Essential Job Duties:

1. EMT-Ps will provide an assessment of patients, determine necessary care and deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment.
2. Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed
3. Satisfactorily perform all skills and procedures as designed by the Indiana EMS Commission curriculum
4. Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center
5. Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
6. Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
7. EMT-Ps operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles.
8. Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.
9. Maintain his or her in-service education as prescribed by the Indiana State EMS Agency

Secondary Job Duties That May Be Reassigned:

1. Participate in community programs to establish strong community relations
2. Help maintain a clean and hazard free work environment by performing such cleaning chores as requested both on or in a vehicle and station
3. Prior to each shift and in accordance with Indiana law, the EMT will account for, check operability of, and be responsible for certifying that all required and basic equipment are operational, functional and located on the assigned unit
4. Educate and/ train squad personnel, EMS trainees and the public

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Education:
  • Valid IN State Driver's License
  • State of Indiana Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Current Advanced Life Support Certification
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
  • Pass State of Indiana Criminal Background Check
  • Pass Indiana BMV Motor Vehicle Report
• Experience:
  • One Two years EMS or healthcare experience preferred
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of unrestricted licensed driving experience

About Us

Why Choose Good Samaritan? For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

About the Team

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.

Job Info

• Job Identification 21834
• Job Category Technicians
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Locations Vincennes, IN, United States