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Non-Exempt

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Exercises independent judgment in critical, emergency situations
• Detail oriented
• Interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public, and hospital staff

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality
• Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations

• Employee may work under general supervision and receives general guidance on work priority with substantial employee latitude

• 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

• 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…