EMT TRAINEE (93000152)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT Trainee actively participates in the EMT-Basic course to become a certified EMT-Basic provider and completes exams to become both a state of Indiana and nationally certified EMT-Basic provider. Once the course and exams are successfully completed, the EMT Trainee is eligible for an EMT position. Under the supervision of instructors, Field Training Officers, or other designated personnel, the EMT Trainee will provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level, monitor patients during transport, drive emergency vehicles, perform patient assessments, maintain ambulance readiness, and complete patient care reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Six months work experience in any setting
Valid Indiana Driver’s License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy
Actively learn and apply EMT skills taught in the EMT Basic class
Ability to participate in classroom setting
Ability to interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public, and hospital staff
Ability to follow detailed or general instructions, verbal and written legibly, accurately, and confidentially use and record data.
Study and learn complex subjects
Identify gaps in learning and work to close gaps
Communicates verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English language
Hear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, other allied health personnel bystanders, and public safety professionals
Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions
Desire for growth and curiosity
Organizational and prioritizing skills
Strong self-motivation and consistent drive for positive results
Excellent communication and listening skills
High degree of accuracy in performance of duties
Maintains patient and family confidentiality
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations

Responsibilities

Actively participates in EMT-Basic course, completes course assignments and passes quizzes and tests
Proactively identifies self-study opportunities and engages instructor as needed for optimal performance
Successfully completes the practical exam for becoming a certified EMT-Basic provider within 2 weeks following the completion of the course work
Successfully completes the National Registry of EMT Basic examination to become a certified EMT-Basic provider within 2 weeks following the completion of the practical exam.
Provides emergency medical care at the basic life support level according to Indianapolis EMS practices and policies, established protocols, verbal and written orders and state regulations
Monitors patients while in transport and continues treatment initiated on the scene
Drives an emergency vehicle under emergent and non-emergent conditions
Perform patient assessments and initiate appropriate treatment
Maintains ambulance in operable conditions, which includes cleanliness, orderliness and prompt restocking of equipment and supplies; determines vehicle readiness by checking fuel, lights, tires, and start/stop capabilities
Maintain communication and medical equipment in the field and report defects for repair or replacement
Respond to runs from dispatcher
Coordinate with healthcare facilities regarding patients' vital statistics
Complete patient care reports and other documentation
Provides age-appropriate care (i.e. neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
Reassures patients and bystanders by working in a confident and efficient manner
Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations
Performs approved intervention and assists the paramedic as indicated
Reports verbally and physically, observations and emergency care rendered to the patient at the scene and en route to the receiving staff for record keeping and diagnostics purposes. Upon request, provides assistance to the receiving facility staff
Disposes of contaminated supplies in accordance with established guidelines, decontaminates the vehicle interior and reusable goods
Manages trauma patients
Performs other job related duties as assigned