LifeLine EMT Critical Care Transport Float

IU Health • Martinsville, IN

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About The Position

The LifeLine EMT Critical Care Transport Float position is based at the Mt. Comfort base in Greenfield, Indiana. The float role covers all ground critical care transfers and may be deployed to provide ground coverage for air bases as operationally needed. The role may also be flexed to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) staffing in Indianapolis based on operational needs.

The EMT responds in an emergency medical vehicle to emergency and nonemergency scenes and interhospital transports. The position provides efficient, immediate basic life support at the scene, en route, and in the hospital; performs non-invasive procedures and basic life support functions such as CPR, AED use, and bone splinting; and performs specialized life-sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service. The EMT is responsible for immediate emergency care and transport of critically ill or injured patients.

Requirements

• Indiana Emergency Medical Technician certification issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, or national certification with the ability to obtain Indiana EMT certification within 30 days of employment start.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Indiana state driver's license.
• A valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required; employment consideration may depend on the Motor Vehicle Record report results.

Nice To Haves

• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Respond in an emergency medical vehicle to emergency and nonemergency scenes and interhospital transports.
• Provide immediate basic life support care to patients at the scene, en route, and in the hospital.
• Perform non-invasive procedures and basic life support functions, including CPR, AED use, and bone splinting.
• Perform specialized life-sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service.
• Provide immediate emergency care and transport for critically ill or injured patients.
• Cover ground critical care transfers and provide ground coverage for air bases as operationally needed.
• Provide BLS staffing in Indianapolis as operational needs require.

Benefits

• Access to advanced clinical training.
• Leadership development.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed