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FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The EMT Trainee actively participates in the EMT-Basic course to become a certified EMT-Basic provider and completes exams to become both a state of Indiana and nationally certified EMT-Basic provider. Once the course and exams are successfully completed, the EMT Trainee is eligible for an EMT position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Actively participates in EMT-Basic course, completes course assignments and passes quizzes and tests
Proactively identifies self-study opportunities and engages instructor as needed for optimal performance
Successfully completes the practical exam for becoming a certified EMT-Basic provider within 2 weeks following the completion of the course work
Successfully completes the National Registry of EMT Basic examination to become a certified EMT-Basic provider within 2 weeks following the completion of the practical exam.
Under the supervision of instructors, Field Training Officers, or other designated personnel the following job functions will be completed:
Provides emergency medical care at the basic life support level according to Indianapolis EMS practices and policies, established protocols, verbal and written orders and state regulations
Monitors patients while in transport and continues treatment initiated on the scene
Drives an emergency vehicle under emergent and non-emergent conditions
Perform patient assessments and initiate appropriate treatment
Maintains ambulance in operable conditions, which includes cleanliness, orderliness and prompt restocking of equipment and supplies; determines vehicle readiness by checking fuel, lights, tires, and start/stop capabilities
Maintain communication and medical equipment in the field and report defects for repair or replacement
Respond to runs from dispatcher
Coordinate with healthcare facilities regarding patients' vital statistics
Complete patient care reports and other documentation
Provides age-appropriate care (i.e. neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)Reassures patients and bystanders by working in a confident and efficient manner
Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Six months work experience in any setting
Valid Indiana Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to:
Actively learn and apply EMT skills taught in the EMT Basic class
Ability to participate in classroom setting
Ability to interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public, and hospital staff
Ability to follow detailed or general instructions, verbal and written legibly, accurately, and confidentially use and record data.
Study and learn complex subjects
Identify gaps in learning and work to close gaps
Communicates verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English language
Hear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, other allied health personnel bystanders, and public safety professionals
Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions
Must have:
Desire for growth and curiosity
Organizational and prioritizing skills
Strong self-motivation and consistent drive for positive results
Excellent communication and listening skills
High degree of accuracy in performance of duties
Responsibility
Maintains patient and family confidentiality
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations
Judgment
Incumbent may work under close supervision following established routines or assigned work with limited employee latitude
Contact - Internal/External
Regular contact with instructors, FTOs, clinicians physicians and medical staff, police and fire departments to provide and obtain information and instructions
Regular contact with general public to provide care
Special Effort Required
Lift up to 125 lbs. equally distributed and up to 250 lbs. with assistance
Heavy lifting for sustained periods; heavy and awkward lifting of patients and/or equipment over difficult terrain for several yards; intense strain for short periods of time
Normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devices
Drive an emergency vehicle under emergency conditions and non-emergent conditions
Carry a stair chair 30 yards, up two flights of stairs, then down two flights of stairs with a patient attached
Carry tech box, oxygen equipment bag and ECG monitor up two flights of stairs
Kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, walk and crouch for extended periods of time, on uneven surfaces and confined spaces, including kneeling long enough to perform two hundred chest compressions in 2 minutes
Working Environment
Classroom environment
Stressful emergency situations
Works in both a well-lit and properly equipped ambulance and in inadequately lighted spaces with no backup equipment or personnel
Environments involving crowds, noise, and confusion in all temperatures and inclement weather conditions
Daily involvement with hazardous working conditions, chance of serious injury or loss of life
It is Indianapolis EMS' philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status or physical or mental ability. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these conditions will not be allowed or tolerated. For additional questions please contact us at 317-630-7427 or humanresources@indianapolisems.org.
