LifeLine EMT

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking qualified emergency medical personnel to respond in an ambulance to emergencies and interfacility transports. You will deliver immediate basic life support, CPR and AED, and assist with patient care during transport to hospital facilities.

Preferred candidates hold Indiana EMT certification (or national certification) and a valid Indiana driver’s license; additional ALS certifications may be required by the unit. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Indiana EMT certification or national certification with eventual transfer required within 30 days of start.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Responds in an emergency medical vehicle to scenes of emergencies and transports patients as needed.
• Provides immediate basic life support care at the scene and enroute to the hospital.
• Performs non-invasive procedures such as CPR and AED application.
• Assists with patient care and transport as part of a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service.

Skills

BLS Certification

EMT Certification

Driver's License

Education

Indiana EMT Certification

National EMT Certification (NREMT)

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.