LifeLine EMT MICU

Indiana University Health System; Martinsburg (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks an EMT to respond to emergencies, provide immediate basic life support, and transport patients to hospital facilities. The role includes on-scene care, enroute monitoring, and adherence to unit-specific policies.

Required are Indiana EMT certification or national certification with Indiana licensure within 30 days, and Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) at minimum. Additional ALS certifications may be needed by unit.

Qualifications

• Indiana EMT certification or national certification with ability to obtain Indiana EMT within 30 days.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policy.

Responsibilities

• Respond in an emergency medical vehicle to scene calls and transports.
• Provide immediate basic life support and transport to hospital.
• Perform CPR, AED use, and bone splinting as needed; assist with advanced care as required.

Skills

Basic life support

CPR

AED

Emergency response

Education

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

Job description

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.