Dual Role - COVID Vaccination Clinic/EMT
Posted on: 1 Feb 2021
Lafayette, IN
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Responds in an emergency medical vehicle to the scene of reported emergencies, nonemergencies and interhospital transports. Provides efficient and immediate basic life support care to the patient at the scene and enroute to and in the hospital. Performs non-invasive procedures and basic life support functions such as, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), and bone splinting. Performs specialized life sustaining procedures in a hospital-based advanced care ambulance service. Responsible for providing immediate emergency care and transport of the critically ill or injured.
Please note this is a temporary role to serve the Arnett COVID Vaccination Clinic. Once the clinic is dissolved, we will work with you to find a long-term position within the IU Health organization.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following:
- Ability to identify and manage adverse reactions until additional support arrives
- Adaptability to be pulled into other roles within the clinic based on demands
- Valid Drivers License
Indiana Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security required, or must be nationally certified and able to obtain the Indiana EMT Certification within 30 days of start of employment.
Basic Life Support certification through the America Heart Association required.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Requires Indiana State drivers license.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Indianapolis, IN
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