LifeLine EMT Float

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The LifeLine EMT Float is a full-time position based in Indianapolis, working three scheduled 12-hour shifts. The role supports the north region, including Indianapolis, Muncie, and Lafayette, and may be deployed to provide ground coverage for air bases as needed for critical care transport operations.

The EMT responds in an emergency medical vehicle to emergency and nonemergency scenes and to interhospital transports. The position provides efficient and immediate basic life support at the scene, during transport, and in the hospital. Duties include non-invasive procedures and basic life support functions, such as CPR, automated external defibrillation, and bone splinting. The role also performs specialized life-sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service and provides immediate emergency care and transport for critically ill or injured patients.

Requirements

• Indiana certification as an Emergency Medical Technician issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, or national certification and ability to obtain Indiana EMT certification within 30 days of starting employment.
• 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 be contingent on the Motor Vehicle Record report.

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 at the scene, during transport, and in the hospital.
• Perform non-invasive procedures and basic life support functions, including CPR, AED, 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.
• Support the north region, including Indianapolis, Muncie, and Lafayette, and provide ground coverage for air bases as needed.

What This Job Offers

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