Transport Paramedic ERT, Ground Transportation, Full-Time Nights

About the role

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Transport Paramedic ERT for their Ground Transportation Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. We're proud to offer a $6,500 sign-on bonus for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced paramedic procedures approved by the Advanced Life Support Committee and serves as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team.
• Manages patients with critical/emergent conditions including respiratory distress, trauma, cardiac events, diabetic emergencies, infectious diseases, drowning, poisoning, and other acute conditions.
• Assesses, stabilizes, and transports patients, collaborates with care teams, and addresses emergency situations.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic transport environment while proactively managing risks.
• Operates ambulance communication systems, manages transport logistics, and participates in equipment maintenance and repair coordination.
• Administers oxygen therapy, performs airway management, monitors patient status, and documents interventions.
• Initiates IV and intraosseous access, administers fluids, obtains lab samples, and performs point-of-care testing.
• Performs advanced life support procedures, administers medications, and provides patient status follow-up.
• Collaborates with transport team members, physicians, hospitals, and external partners to ensure quality patient care.
• Serves in shift charge/field supervisory roles, supports staffing, transport coordination, and referral facility communication.
• Supports trauma responses and code events across departments as needed.
• Transports patients within the hospital and completes additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the Indiana or State EMS-approved paramedic course meeting St. Joseph County EMS guidelines.
• Current unrestricted Indiana or Michigan Paramedic license and current or previous National Registry to apply.
• One year of previous experience as a Paramedic is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain both Indiana and Michigan Paramedic licenses.
• Must obtain Critical Care Paramedic (CC-P) or Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within two years of hire date.