Transport EMT, Ground Transportation, Full-Time Nights

About the role

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Transport EMT for their Ground Transportation Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. We're offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this position.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Transport (or designee).
• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, performs EMT procedures approved by the Advanced Life Support Committee and serves as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team.
• Transport EMT Job Responsibilities:
• Performs EMT procedures approved by the Advance Life Support Committee.
• Functions as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team, managing patients with conditions such as obstructed airways, asthma, pulmonary diseases, diabetic emergencies, major trauma, meningitis, infectious diseases, dehydration, and respiratory distress, near drowning, asphyxia, poisoning, cardiac diseases, and RSV/pneumonia.
• Applies in-depth knowledge base in emergency, critical care, and clinical skills to perform patient assessment and stabilization.
• Collaborates with other associates to formulate a plan of care related to identifying patient problems and desired outcomes of transport, as well as potential emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment in which to provide optimum care and transport.
• Strives to anticipate and appropriately manage risks.
• Operates two-way radio transmission in ambulance and GPS mapping system.
• Maintains current contact numbers, door codes, and updated routes to floors at referral hospitals.
• Updates printed maps to referral locations in driver's map book.
• Administers oxygen as needed using various equipment appropriate to the age, size, and medical condition of the patient.
• Performs endotracheal, nasopharyngeal, and oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Maintains current contact numbers, door codes, and updated routes to floors at referral hospitals.
• Monitors and documents the patient's status including assessment, vital signs, hydration status, intravenous fluids, level of consciousness, relevant patient history, changes in conditions, care provided, responses to care, and other important clinical parameters on the medical record.
• Provides, within the bounds of privacy policies and HIPAA, follow-up to requesting agencies regarding patient status.
• Evaluates new equipment and provides input.
• Participates in the daily inspection, care, and maintenance of equipment and ambulance, including restocking, checking expiration dates, ordering supplies, cleaning, and arranging for the repair of all damaged equipment to ensure safety of team, patients, family, and public.
• Maintains forms and daily logs for equipment and daily checks.

Requirements

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Indiana or State EMS-approved EMT course, which meets the St. Joseph County EMS guidelines.
• Current unrestricted Indiana or Michigan EMT Certification and current or previous National Registry to apply.
• One year of previous experience as an EMT is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain both Indiana and Michigan EMT licenses.
• Must obtain National Registry within one year of hire date.
• Must be at least 21 years old with 3 years driving experience.

Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Indiana or State EMS-approved EMT course, which meets the St. Joseph County EMS guidelines.
• Current unrestricted Indiana or Michigan EMT Certification and current or previous National Registry to apply.
• One year of previous experience as an EMT is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain both Indiana and Michigan EMT licenses.
• Must obtain National Registry within one year of hire date.
• Must be at least 21 years old with 3 years driving experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of ambulance and transport equipment.
• Analytical skills required to modify equipment to meet individual patient needs.
• Solid foundation in transport protocols, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making for patient care during transport.
• Meticulous adherence to sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Strong guest relations and interpersonal skills, enabling effective and tactful interaction with physicians, nursing staff, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, patients, families, and personnel from other hospitals and agencies.
• Clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing, ensuring accurate and appropriate information exchange among team members.
• Leadership qualities, organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently while effectively setting priorities and achieving goals.
• Awareness of legal considerations in all aspects of patient care and transport.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet use.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna Life Insurance.
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Shift Differentials.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement.
• Clinical Ladder Program.
• Local and National Discounts.
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses.
• Gym Membership Discount.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shift details are not specified in the job posting.