SUPPLY/LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN - IEMS (90000048)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Indianapolis EMS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. The Logistics Technician creates requisitions, receives, stores and distributes equipment, supplies, paperwork and pharmaceuticals used by IEMS, Eskenazi Health and other supported agencies.

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
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Hearing must be correctable to age normal hearing
Ability to use current computer / information technology software and hardware
Ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle in all weather conditions
Mechanical aptitude required in conducting equipment maintenance checks and detecting mechanical malfunctions on EMS equipment and vehicles
Knowledge and ability to communicate through e-mail, a two-way radio, and a cellular phone
Knowledge of the Indiana EMS Rules and Regulations concerning equipment and supplies required for ambulance certification
Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
Maintains patient and family confidentiality
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations
Maintains confidentiality of vendor agreements and contracts
Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader

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
Help to maintain an inventory of the EMS equipment to ensure the immediate availability of additional stocked and fully equipped ambulances when required
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