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FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Emergency Medical Technician responds in an emergency vehicle under emergent and non-emergent conditions and provides emergency medical care at the basic life support level.
Essential Job Functions
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
Assists the paramedic as indicated
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)
Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations
Associated Job Duties
May function alone or as a member of a team
Safely operate in and around emergency equipment
Takes safety precautions to protect the injured and those assisting in the care of the patient(s)
Protects the patient(s), self, and other providers from possible contamination
Attends continuing education, refresher courses, medical audit programs and training programs as required by IEMS, medical direction, or certifying agency
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Indiana Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification
Valid Indiana Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy
American Heart Association CPR Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification
Continuing education to maintain all required certifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devices
Hear spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, other allied health personnel bystanders, and public safety professionals and sound in common to the emergency scene
Excellent verbal communication skills
Exercises independent judgment in critical, emergency situations
Detail oriented
Interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public, and hospital staff
Responsibility
Maintains patient and family confidentiality
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations
Judgement
Employee may work under general supervision and receives general guidance on work priority with substantial employee latitude
Contacts - Internal/External
Regular contact with 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
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
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.
