Paramedic Emergency Department
Indiana University HealthLafayette, Indiana, United States
Posted November 6, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
Job Description
The Paramedic Emergency Department is responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. The Paramedic must possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
Requirements
- Graduate of Emergency Medical Technician certification program and graduate of a Paramedic Training Program with current Paramedic licensure as specified by Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Experience in ambulance service, hospital, or military experience, plus an appropriate period of orientation to perform assigned tasks and duties within the Emergency Department.
- Knowledge of both routine and special procedures.
- Knowledge of pharmacology and recognizes side effects of medications administered.
- Familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
- Good basic understanding of the concepts of good personal hygiene, aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent spread of infection to patients, self and others.
- Sufficient knowledge to observe and report changes in patient condition.
- General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self performance as a Paramedic within the Emergency Department.
- Knowledge of EMTALA.
