Critical Care Transport EMT

Franciscan Alliance • Crown Point, IN

2d • 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 trainings and education needed to maintain their role. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Working as an EMT in the pre-hospital setting
• Operation of a motor vehicle
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - . Indiana
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Drivers License - Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Operation of a motor vehicle

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees