EMT
Company: Trans-Care
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Trans-Carethrives as a "customer service" culture. We define the
"customer" differently than some in our industry in that we
consider not only our patients our customers, but also the people
who ask for our help in transporting the patient from one place to
another. We offer superior customer services not just in the
ambulance but also on the telephone, through scheduling software,
and true partnerships with facilities and healthcare providers.An
EMT provides emergency medical care and transportation to patients
who access the EMS System. The EMT is an entry level position to
the EMS team and is trained to assist higher certified technicians
including paramedics in the treatment of patients. In non-emergency
situation, the medical response team provides transportation to
patients who require an ambulance because of a medical condition.
In most cases, the EMT provides these services. Teamworkat
Trans-Care is pivotal to a stong EMS system.What are the Job
requirements?To apply for the EMT-Basic position, you must have the
following:Valid IN State Driver's LicenseState of Indiana EMT-Basic
CertificationCurrent CPR CertificationPass State of Indiana
Criminal Background CheckPass Indiana BMV Motor Vehicle ReportWhat
will I do as an EMT-Basic?An EMT provides emergency medical care
and transportation to patients who access the EMS System. The EMT
is trained to assist higher certified technicians, including
paramedics, in the treatment of patients. In non-emergent
situations, the medical response team provides transportation to
patients who require an ambulance because of a medical
condition.Job Duties:+ The EMT will satisfactorily perform all
skills and procedures as designed by the Indiana EMS Commission
curriculum.+ While on duty, the EMT will practice his or her skills
and fulfill his or her duties within the Indiana scope of practice
and the Standard of Care, any physician order, or any direction by
a higher medical authority.+ The EMT will respond to EMS calls as
assigned by the communications center observing the policies of
Trans-Care on "out of chute" and "end of shift" time.+ The EMT will
know and follow all Trans-Care policies and procedures regarding
normal operations and treat all Trans-Care customers, patients,
fellow employees and/or vendors with honesty and respect according
to Trans-Care's Code of Conduct.+ The EMT will observe a strict
standard of patient confidentiality regarding the access,
possession or transmission of Personal health information (PHI) per
Trans- Care's privacy policies designed to protect such information
from access by unauthorized persons.+ The EMT will safeguard the
privacy of all patient protected health information in accordance
with Trans-Care privacy policies, procedures and practices, as
requested by federal and state law, and in accordance with
Trans-Care policies of professionalism as a health care provider.+
The EMT will report any concerns regarding real or possible breach
of policies and procedures regarding patient confidential
information and any observed practices by fellow employees which
appear to violate these policies and/or procedures to the Privacy
Officer at his/her earliest opportunity either in person, by email
or anonymously as provided by federal regulation.+ The EMT will be
courteous and professional at all times while on duty. That shall
include interactions with Trans-Care's customers, its patients, and
communications center, and his or her supervisor(s). Attitudes that
demonstrate sarcasm, argumentativeness and hostility are not
acceptable behaviors.+ Prior to each shift and in accordance with
Indiana law, the EMT will account for, check operability of, and be
responsible for certifying that all required and basic equipment
are operation, functional and located on her or her assigned unit.+
The EMT will maintain his or her in-service education as prescribed
by the Indiana State EMT Agency.+ The EMT will operate his or her
assigned vehicle and personal conduct under the laws and riles of
the State of Indiana and the safety policies of Trans-Care
including but not limited to procedures designed to enhance and
provide the crew and patient safety at all times.+ The EMT will
submit documentation that is complete, accurate and timely prior to
leaving his/her shift at the designated time for departure.+ The
EMT will help maintain a clean and hazard free work environment by
performing such cleaning chores as requested both on or in a
vehicle and station.+ The EMT will advise of all vehicle problems
needing attention or repair and submit the proper report(s)
necessary for correction per Trans-Care procedure.+ The EMT will
maintain himself/herself in a fit condition to be able to perform
lifting, bending, stooping and other associated physical activity
without injury.+ The EMT will also perform any reasonably related
duties as prescribed by his/her supervisor.This description is not
intended to be all inclusive and may be modified from time to time
as circumstances and business necessities dictate.
Keywords: Trans-Care, Lafayette , EMT, Other , Lafayette, Indiana
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