EMT

Trans-Care Ambulance•Clarksville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Trans-Care thrives as a “customer service” culture. We define the “customer” differently than some in our industry in that we consider not only our patients our customers, but also the people who ask for our help in transporting the patient from one place to another. We offer superior customer services not just in the ambulance but also on the telephone, through scheduling software, and true partnerships with facilities and healthcare providers. An EMT provides emergency medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS System. The EMT is an entry level position to the EMS team and is trained to assist higher certified technicians including paramedics in the treatment of patients. In non-emergency situation, the medical response team provides transportation to patients who require an ambulance because of a medical condition. In most cases, the EMT provides these services. Teamwork at Trans-Care is pivotal to a stong EMS system.

Requirements

Valid State Driver’s License
State of Indiana and/or Kentucky EMT-Basic Certification
Current CPR Certification
Pass Criminal Background Check
Pass BMV Motor Vehicle Report

Responsibilities

Provides emergency medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS System.
Assists higher certified technicians, including paramedics, in the treatment of patients.
Provides transportation to patients who require an ambulance due to a medical condition in non-emergent situations.
Satisfactorily performs all skills and procedures as designed by the Indiana EMS Commission curriculum.
Practices skills and fulfills duties within the Indiana scope of practice and the Standard of Care, any physician order, or any direction by a higher medical authority.
Responds to EMS calls as assigned by the communications center observing the policies of Trans-Care on “out of chute” and “end of shift” time.
Follows all Trans-Care policies and procedures regarding normal operations and treats all Trans-Care customers, patients, fellow employees and/or vendors with honesty and respect according to Trans-Care’s Code of Conduct.
Observes a strict standard of patient confidentiality regarding the access, possession or transmission of Personal health information (PHI) per Trans- Care’s privacy policies designed to protect such information from access by unauthorized persons.
Safeguards the privacy of all patient protected health information in accordance with Trans-Care privacy policies, procedures and practices, as requested by federal and state law, and in accordance with Trans-Care policies of professionalism as a health care provider.
Reports any concerns regarding real or possible breach of policies and procedures regarding patient confidential information and any observed practices by fellow employees which appear to violate these policies and/or procedures to the Privacy Officer at his/her earliest opportunity either in person, by email or anonymously as provided by federal regulation.
Is courteous and professional at all times while on duty, including interactions with Trans-Care’s customers, its patients, and communications center, and his or her supervisor(s).
Accounts for, checks operability of, and certifies that all required and basic equipment are operation, functional and located on her or his assigned unit prior to each shift and in accordance with Indiana law.
Maintains in-service education as prescribed by the Indiana State EMT Agency.
Operates assigned vehicle and personal conduct under the laws and rules of the State of Indiana and the safety policies of Trans-Care, including procedures designed to enhance and provide crew and patient safety at all times.
Submits documentation that is complete, accurate and timely prior to leaving his/her shift at the designated time for departure.
Helps maintain a clean and hazard free work environment by performing requested cleaning chores both on or in a vehicle and station.
Advises of all vehicle problems needing attention or repair and submits the proper report(s) necessary for correction per Trans-Care procedure.
Maintains himself/herself in a fit condition to be able to perform lifting, bending, stooping and other associated physical activity without injury.
Performs any reasonably related duties as prescribed by his/her supervisor.