LifeLine EMT

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks an EMT for full-time, set 12-hour shift work. You respond by ambulance to scenes and interfacility transports, delivering immediate basic life support and rapid transport to hospital.

Duties include CPR, AED, bone splinting, and life-sustaining procedures as needed. The role requires Indiana EMT certification or national certification with eligibility for Indiana within 30 days, plus BLS through the American Heart Association and a valid state

Qualifications

• Indiana EMT certification issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security or national certification with the ability to obtain Indiana EMT within 30 days of start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policy.
• Requires Indiana state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responds in an emergency medical vehicle to the scene of reported emergencies and transports patients as needed.
• Provides immediate basic life support care at the scene and enroute to the hospital, including CPR, AED usage, and bone splinting.
• Performs specialized life-sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service.
• Ensures safe and timely transportation of critically ill or injured patients.

Skills

EMT

BLS

ALS

Job description

Full Time/Three 12 hour shifts (set schedule), Indianapolis, IN

Responds in an emergency medical vehicle to the scene of reported emergencies, nonemergency's and interhospital transports. Provides efficient and immediate basic life support care to the patient at the scene and enroute to and in the hospital. Performs non-invasive procedures and basic life support functions such as, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), and bone splinting. Performs specialized life sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service. Responsible for providing immediate emergency care and transport of the critically ill or injured.

A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required for this role. Consideration of employment for this role may be contingent upon the results of the Motor Vehicle Record report.

• Indiana Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security required, or must be nationally certified and able to obtain the Indiana EMT Certification within 30 days of start of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification through the America Heart Association required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires Indiana State drivers' license.

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• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.