LifeLine EMT

Indiana University Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time Emergency Medical Technician. The role involves responding to emergencies, providing immediate medical care, and ensuring safe transport of patients. Candidates must have a high school diploma and Indiana EMT Certification, as well as Basic Life Support certification. This position requires working 12-hour shifts to support the community's health needs.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Must have Indiana Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to the scene of reported emergencies and interhospital transports.
• Provides immediate basic life support care to patients at the scene and during transport.
• Performs specialized life sustaining procedures in an advanced care ambulance service.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Education

High School/GED

Indiana Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

Overview

Full time (12 hour shifts), Lafayette, 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.

High School/GED required

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.
• 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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