SUPPLY/LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN - IEMS (90000048)

About the position

The Logistics Technician creates requisitions, receives, stores and distributes equipment, supplies, paperwork and pharmaceuticals used by IEMS, Eskenazi Health and other supported agencies.

Responsibilities

• Creates requisitions, receives, stores and distributes hospital supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals used by IEMS.
• Retrieves and delivers hospital related items to Eskenazi related sites as directed.
• Packages, records and delivers materials requisitioned by IEMS units and other supported agencies throughout Marion County.
• Ensures vehicles assigned to EMS Supply are ready by inspecting, cleaning and maintaining vehicle and vehicle inventory, fluids and emergency accessories.
• Retrieves paperwork from satellite EMS locations and delivers to the appropriate location.
• Retrieves, inspects and cleans IEMS equipment from area hospitals.
• Returns broken equipment to service or delivers to the appropriate repair facility.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Maintains continuous radio contact with dispatch (PSC), keeps issued cell phone and pager available at all times and promptly returns any missed calls; prepares job-related reports and documentation as required.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and follows safe working practices.
• Safe operation of any IEMS vehicle.
• Helps to maintain an inventory of the EMS equipment to ensure the immediate availability of additional stocked and fully equipped ambulances when required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required in support of events in Indiana, including but not limited to declared or undeclared disasters, Mass casualty events, Events of National Significance, Events with anticipated attendance greater than 150,000 people, Indianapolis 500, and the 500 Festival Parade.
• Maintains EMS supply warehouse Par Level and rotates inventory.
• Assists with the care and maintenance of the reserve fleet of ambulances including inspection of vehicles being returned by crews. Cleans, stocks, and fuels as necessary and checks fluid levels and the operation of all ambulance related accessories.
• Participates in educational programs and meetings.
• Assumes assigned responsibility as unit leader when working without direct supervision.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year previous experience in one of the following areas: First Responder or EMT, Warehouse, Medical Supply Distribution System, or Healthcare Equipment Repair preferred.
• Valid Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• American Health Association CPR Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Continuing education to maintain all required certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the Indiana EMS Rules and Regulations concerning equipment and supplies required for ambulance certification.