Your future role at a glance
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
Department/Specialty: Critical Care Transport
Schedule: Day, Night, 12/24-hour shifts | Full-time
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- The Ascension St. Vincent Critical Care Transport (CCT) team, accredited by CAMTS, offers safe, quality, evidence-based, ICU-level transport for adult, neonatal, pediatric, and maternal fetal patients using industry-leading equipment.
- You will gain in-house education (PHTLS, AMLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EVOC, Audit and Review, NRP) on a rolling calendar, allowing affiliated EMTs and Paramedics to use in-house Medical Directors for re-certification.
- Collaborate with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse to identify, intervene, and stabilize patients during interfacility and intrafacility transfers.
- Monitor, accurately record, and communicate the patient's condition and treatment administered. Report observations and follow directives from receiving medical personnel upon arrival.
- Ensure the safety of the transport team, patient by inspecting, maintaining, and caring for all equipment.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Emergency Medical Tech specializing in ER Vehicle Operation credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. EmergencyVehicle Operator Course (EVOC), or Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) credentialed from Coaching Systems required.
- Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certified Prehospital Trauma Life Spprt obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- One or more of the following required:
- Paramedic specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the International Board of Specialty Certification obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Certified Paramedic specializing in Flight obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date. Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)
Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degreerequired.
Work Experience:
- Minimum Qualification: Three years of experience in Emergency Medical Services.
- Preferred Qualification: Five years of experience in Emergency Medical Services.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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