Emergency Department Paramedic - Valparaiso, United States - Porter Hospital

Description

The paramedic in the ED is responsible for the delivery of certain elements of patient care that promote the safety and well-being of all patients.

Responsible for assisting in patient care in accordance with Indiana scope of practice.

Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.

Contributes to the provision of quality patient care through the performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Qualifications:

Education:
High School Diploma or GEDCompletion of an accredited Paramedic Training programJoin a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other Compassionate Caring is our CallingAbout this unit: Northwest Health

• Porter has three of the largest emergency departments in the region, offering emergency services 24/7.

As an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center, nurses in this unit can expect to work closely with first responders and heart and vascular specialists to deliver fast, efficient care. Why should you join us?Northwest Health - includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. Porter Hospital has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure

• Gold Plus and Stroke Treatment Silver awards by the American Heart Association.

For continuing education, local colleges and universities such as Purdue, Indiana University, Valparaiso and more are easily accessible.


Certifications/Experience:
One year experience in a relevant clinical role preferred.
Current Indiana Paramedic License or National CertificationCPR certifiedACLS certifiedPALS certified Preferred applicant will possess previous emergency department experience.