Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $54,000.00 - $73,100.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Continuing education support
Employee assistance program
Shift Differentials
Job Description
Beacon Health System is a comprehensive healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through its wide range of medical services and transport solutions. As a well-established health system, Beacon Health System emphasizes trust, respect, integrity, and compassion as its core values. It strives to connect wholeheartedly with patients and their families, offering personalized care with a commitment to excellence. The system integrates cutting-edge medical technology with compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Employees at Beacon Health System embody a culture of continuous improvement, effective communication, and teamwork, aligning with their service goals to personally connect,... Show More
Job Requirements
- valid paramedic certification
- current Indiana and/or Michigan paramedic license
- completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course certification
- maintenance of BCLS and other required certifications
- ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call
- ability to respond to Memorial Hospital South Bend within 30 minutes
- physical ability to perform patient lifting and other duties
- adherence to universal precautions and infection control practices
- reliable communication skills
- ability to pass background checks and meet departmental competencies
- commitment to comply with organizational policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- completion of Indiana or State EMS-approved paramedic course meeting St. Joseph County EMS guidelines
- current unrestricted Indiana or Michigan paramedic license
- current or previous National Registry certification preferred
- one year of paramedic experience preferred
- ability to obtain and maintain Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic Certification within two years
- demonstrated knowledge of ambulance and transport equipment
- strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- proficiency in sterile techniques and universal precautions
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- leadership and organizational skills
- ability to work independently and in stressful situations
- computer proficiency including data entry and word processing
- awareness of legal issues in patient care and transport
- commitment to ongoing education and training
Job Duties
- perform paramedic procedures approved by the Advance Life Support Committee
- function as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team managing various patient conditions
- apply in-depth knowledge for patient assessment and stabilization
- collaborate with team members to develop care plans and manage emergency situations
- establish and maintain a safe and therapeutic transport environment
- operate two-way radio and GPS systems
- maintain current contact information and route maps
- administer oxygen using appropriate equipment
- perform airway suctioning
- monitor and document patient status and care
- initiate peripheral intravenous and intraosseous access and administer IV fluids
- obtain laboratory samples and complete point-of-care testing
- perform CPR, intubation, cardioversion, defibrillation, and tension pneumothorax relief
- administer approved medications
- provide HIPAA-compliant follow-up communication to requesting agencies
- evaluate new equipment and participate in equipment maintenance and inspection
- complete and maintain required certifications and trainings
- document care and maintain equipment logs
- serve as shift charge as needed, including staffing assessment and liaison duties
- assist with patient care including feeding, bathing, and procedures as requested
- support trauma and code situations in the hospital
- transport patients within hospital departments
- complete other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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