Critical Care Transport EMT

Franciscan Alliance•Crown Point, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT of the Critical Care Transport Team will assist the Critical Care Transport Paramedic in providing specialized care to patients in need of urgent procedures or admission to intensive care centers. The Critical Care Transport EMT will participate in training and education needed to maintain their role. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

High school Diploma/GED
Operation of a motor vehicle
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Indiana
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Drivers License

Responsibilities

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators in a pre-hospital setting.
Constantly assess the patient en-route to the emergency facility and administer additional care as required.
Function within the scope of care, as defined by state, regional and local regulatory agencies.
Manage general medical complaints, such as altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac and diabetic complaints.
Report verbally and in writing, the observations and emergency medical care of the patient.
Restock and replace used linens, blankets, and other supplies.
Search for medical identification emblems as a guide to appropriate emergency medical care.