Paramedic

Trans-Care Ambulance•Terre Haute, IN

8d•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-Paramedic provides the highest level of medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS System. The Paramedic brings the hospital Emergency Department to the patient’s side and acts as the eyes and ears of the emergency room physician. In a non-emergency situation, the medical response team provides transportation to patients who require an ambulance because of a medical condition and can continue the treatments that the patient received inside the hospital environment with limited or no interruption during transportation. Teamwork at Trans-Care is pivotal to a strong EMS system.

Requirements

Valid IN State Driver’s License
State of Indiana EMT-Paramedic Certification
Current CPR Certification
Current ACLS Certification
Current PALS Certification
Pass State of Indiana Criminal Background Check
Pass Indiana BMV Motor Vehicle Report

Responsibilities

Provides the highest level of medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS System.
Brings the hospital Emergency Department to the patient’s side and acts as the eyes and ears of the emergency room physician.
Provides transportation to patients who require an ambulance because of a medical condition and can continue treatments with limited or no interruption during transportation.
Satisfactorily performs all skills and procedures as designed by the Indiana EMS Commission curriculum.
Satisfactorily meets the requirements of Trans-Care’s Medical Direction for affiliation and clinical oversight.
Practices skills and fulfills duties within the Standard of Care Protocol, any physician order, and any direction by a higher medical authority.
Makes himself/herself familiar with, knows and follows all Trans-Care’s policies and procedures.
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.
Operates and oversees the operation of his or her partner of the assigned vehicle under the rules of the State of Indiana and the policies of Trans-Care.
Knows and 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.
Safeguards the privacy of all patient protected health information in accordance with Trans-Care privacy policies, procedures and practices.
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.
Is courteous and professional at all times while on duty.
Accounts for, checks operability of, and is responsible for certifying that all required Advance Life Support equipment is operating, functional and located on her or her assigned unit.
Checks in, checks out, and accounts for all narcotics as required by state DEA and/or EMT rules and Trans-Care policies and checks all medication on board for expiration dates and replaces as needed.
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.
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 cleaning chores as requested both on and in a vehicle and station.
Is responsible to Precept Paramedics and EMT-Basic students and new employees as assigned.
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.