LifeLine EMT

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergencies in Indianapolis, delivering basic life support at scene and enroute to hospital. The role includes CPR/AED and splinting, with potential for advanced procedures within a hospital-based ambulance service.

This full-time position requires Indiana EMT certification (or national certification with Indiana license within 30 days) and a valid Indiana driver’s license, with 3–12 hour shifts in Indianapolis,

Qualifications

• Must hold Indiana EMT certification or national EMT certification with ability to obtain Indiana license within 30 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies and interfacility transports in an emergency medical vehicle.
• Provide immediate basic life support at the scene and during transport to hospital.
• Perform CPR, AED use, and bone splinting as required.
• Administer advanced life-sustaining procedures per unit policies.

Skills

EMT certification (Indiana)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Indiana driver's license

Education

Indiana EMT Certification or national certification with ability to obtain Indiana within 30 days

Job description

Full Time, 3-12 hour shifts, 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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