Paramedic - Howard - PRN
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Community Health Network
Kokomo, IN, US
Summary
The Paramedic assists registered nurses and physicians with basic and advanced cardiac life support patient care. This role involves providing clinical support in both pre-hospital field settings and the hospital Emergency Department.
Job Description
Join Community
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better server our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.
Make a Difference
The Paramedic functions as an EMS Department team member, assisting the registered nurse (RN and physician with basic patient care, as well as, Advanced Cardiac Life Support care. Community Health Network has an excellent opportunity available within our EMS Department at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo, Indiana. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide patient care in both the pre-hospital setting and the Emergency Department, delivering a diverse and rewarding blend of field-based and hospital-based experience. If you are looking for challenging work and meaningful advancement, then you should consider a career with Community.
Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem solving.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Current Paramedic License to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Indiana
- One (1) year of experience working as a Paramedic, EMT, or ED Technician is preferred
- Valid Driver's License required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS),Certified Paramedic Certifications/Licensures required
- Certified Paramedic,If not currently certified in Indiana, out-of-state paramedics must have valid registration, and pass practical and written exams within 60 days of hire to be certified in Indiana
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) required within one year of hire
- Demonstrates accountability for own actions with an openness to change and learn
- Demonstrates customer service skills to provide exceptional patient and family experience
- Takes initiative to help others
- Computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes are required
Community Health Network was created 60 years ago by our neighbors, for our neighbors. We've never forgotten that heritage. To this day, we're still locally based and locally controlled, and we're as closely tied to our communities as ever.
As a non-profit health system with more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana, Community’s full continuum of care integrates hundreds of physicians, specialty and acute care hospitals, surgery centers, home care services, MedChecks, behavioral health and employer health services.
At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. Caregivers play a vital role in our mission as they fulfill our PRIIDE values: Patients First. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence.
Exceptional Care - For Everyone
We want to ensure that each patient, employee, physician, and volunteer feels welcomed, comfortable, and included in our environment at all times. We value different perspectives and welcome conversations about race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and culture. Because it takes everyone to build healthier communities. Our promise of Exceptional care. Simply delivered. means we strive to provide culturally-competent care that meets your individual needs.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Community Health Network was created 60 years ago by our neighbors, for our neighbors. We've never forgotten that heritage. To this day, we're still locally based and locally controlled, and we're as closely tied to our communities as ever.
As a non-profit health system with more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana, Community’s full continuum of care integrates hundreds of physicians, specialty and acute care hospitals, surgery centers, home care services, MedChecks, behavioral health and employer health services.
At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. Caregivers play a vital role in our mission as they fulfill our PRIIDE values: Patients First. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence.
Exceptional Care - For Everyone
We want to ensure that each patient, employee, physician, and volunteer feels welcomed, comfortable, and included in our environment at all times. We value different perspectives and welcome conversations about race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and culture. Because it takes everyone to build healthier communities. Our promise of Exceptional care. Simply delivered. means we strive to provide culturally-competent care that meets your individual needs.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
