Paramedic

The Paramedic performs advanced life support and technical emergency medical work in the field and the ER, mentors EMT’s and trains the public and students in EMS.

The major challenge of this position is to provide accurate physical assessment and interpretation of patient condition and administer appropriate basic and advanced life support treatment.

The incumbent must be able to work under stress and initiate appropriate life saving measures and perform physical activity which requires full range of body movement, often in uncontrolled, potentially dangerous situations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing advanced life support and technical emergency medical work
• Mentoring EMT’s and training the public and students in EMS
• Planning and conducting training sessions on basic and advanced life support techniques
• Performing other technical rescue functions after appropriate training
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned to meet Daviess Community Hospital EMS needs

Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification requirements: Indiana Paramedic License (National Registry Preferred), driver’s license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Education requirements: Must have certifications in ITLS, AMLS, and CEVO within 1 year of hire date.

Experience requirements: One year full time or two years part time or volunteer EMS experience

Daviess Community Hospital is committed to improving the health of our community and offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to support our highly trained professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Daviess Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.