Flight Paramedic
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Summary
Summary
Working under the direction of the Flight Nurse, the paramedic has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery of quality care for a designated patient and/or group of patients in accordance with individual patient's needs, hospital and departmental policies and protocols, standards of care and established by EMS Commission and Flight Medical Director.
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 certification/license. Valid driver's license required. Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications. Must obtain PHTLS or ITLS within 1 year of hire/transfer. 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
Five years experience as a paramedic in the pre-hospital setting required.
Other Qualifications
Must attend staff meetings as required or requested by the Director Flight/EMS Services. Must attend 80% of Grand Rounds for full time employees and pro-rated for part time employees. Must attend bi-annual critical skills lab. Must attend bi-annual recurrent safety training. Must maintain local, state and federal safety training requirements. Must maintain a physical level sufficient to provide essential functions and meet height/weight guidelines.
Parkview is 14,000 strong
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Our mission is to improve health and inspire well-being in the communities we serve. As the region’s largest employer, Parkview Health employees more than 14,000 co-workers and includes 10 hospitals with an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians. We strive to embrace diversity and inclusion among our co-workers and offer a range of resources to advance you in your personal and professional journey. Our physicians, leaders and co-workers work together to create an excellent experience for every person, every day. With multiple non-clinical and clinical employment opportunities, you are sure to find your passion and discover your life-changing career today within the Parkview Health system.
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A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.