Paramedic

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi Hospital St. Francis
• Department: Transport
• Schedule: PRN | As Needed

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Provide advanced life support for critically ill or injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team.
• Identify, intervene, and stabilize ill or injured patients during transport in collaboration with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse, initiating interventions based on team protocols.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and treatment, including contacting receiving medical personnel to report patient observations and follow directives.1
• Inspect, maintain, and care for equipment to ensure the safety of the transport team, patients, and the public.
• May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

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.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drivers License 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

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• 2+ years 911 paramedic experience
• Rotating day/night shifts (6:30 AM-7:00 PM / 6:30 PM-7:00 AM)