LifeLine EMT

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergencies and transport patients in the Indianapolis area. The role involves providing basic life support, CPR, AED use, and scene assessment during ambulance calls.

A valid Indiana driver’s license and EMT certification are required or must be obtained within 30 days. BLS certification is mandatory; additional life support credentials may be required by unit policy.

Qualifications

• 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 American Heart Association required.
• A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record may be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Responds in an emergency medical vehicle to the scene of reported emergencies and transports patients to hospital.
• Provides basic life support care including CPR and AED use at the scene and enroute.
• Performs non-invasive procedures and stabilizes patients as required, under unit policies.

Skills

CPR

AED

Basic Life Support

Emergency response

Patient transport

Education

Indiana EMT Certification or National EMT Certification

Job description

Overview

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

Responds in an emergency medical vehicle to the scene of reported emergencies, nonemergencies 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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