EMT

EMT Position

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus

Job Summary: The EMT has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery of quality pre?hospital care to patients of all ages using assessment skills, critical thinking and decision?making skills. This is accomplished through an understanding of the pathophysiology of the body systems and disease processes. An understanding of pharmacology, cardiology, respiratory, and all broad?systems of the body allow the EMT to perform the standards of care as established by the Indiana State EMS Commission and the Parkview Medical Director as necessary in the pre?hospital setting. As a team leader, the EMT will be responsible for operational and clinical aspects of patient care within their scope of practice, either independently or under the direction of a Paramedic.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

License & Cert: Meets Indiana State EMT guidelines and holds a valid EMT certification. CPR required. Valid driver's license. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview's intranet.

Experience: One year experience preferred.

Other Qualifications: Must meet insurability requirements under Parkview Health vehicle and liability insurance policies, without a "driver exclusion", and/ or other insurance modifications and/or high risk classification. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Meets the physical requirements of the position. Must be able to lift 100 pounds and assist with 300 pounds. EMT's assigned to the Mobile Intensive Care Unit will be subject to the Commission for the Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems standards and must comply with standards for Accreditation.