• MICU Transport Paramedic

    Parkview North Hospital (Fort Wayne, IN)


    This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

    Summary

    Working under the direction of the MICU Transport Nurse The paramedic has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery for a designated patient and/or group of patients in accordance with individual patient needs, hospital and departmental policies and protocols, standards of care established by the EMS Commission and MICU Medical Director. Additionally, the MICU Transport Paramedic will be required to assist nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare providers in giving adequate care to patients in the ECC.

    Education

    High school diploma or GED required. Must have completed a State approved Paramedic course. Additional post high school education desirable.

     

    Licensure/Certification

     

    Meets Indiana State Paramedic guidelines and holds a valid state paramedic license. Must be certified BLS and ACLS. Must obtain PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS within one year of employment. Must have PALS or PEPP within one year of employment. Must have CEVO II, CEVO III or EVOC within 6 months of hire. Valid driver's license required. FP-C or CCP-C required within 2 years of hire/transfer (current employees as of 7/24/16 will have until 7/24/18 to obtain.) NRP required within 2 years of hire/transfer (current employees as of 7/24/16 will have until 7/24/18 to obtain.)

    Experience

    Minimum of three years experience as a paramedic in the pre-hospital setting required.

    Other Qualifications

    Must meet insurability requirements under Parkview Health vehicle and liability insurance policies, without a "driver exclusion", and/or other insurance modifications and/or high risk classification. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Meets the physical requirements of the position. Must attend staff meetings as required or requested by Director Flight/EMS Services. Must attend 80% of monthly grand rounds for full time coworker, prorated for part-time coworker. Must attend bi-annual critical skills labs. Must attend bi- annual recurrent safety training. Must maintain local, state and federal training requirements.