EMT Trainee (93000152)

  • HHC
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Full Time
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FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary The EMT Trainee actively participates in the EMT-Basic course to become a certified EMT-Basic provider and completes exams to become both a state of Indiana and nationally certified EMT-Basic provider. Once the course and exams are successfully completed, the EMT Trainee is eligible for an EMT position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Actively participates in EMT-Basic course, completes course assignments and passes quizzes and tests

Proactively identifies self-study opportunities and engages instructor as needed for optimal performance

Successfully completes the practical exam for becoming a certified EMT-Basic provider within 2 weeks following the completion of the course work

Successfully completes the National Registry of EMT Basic examination to become a certified EMT-Basic provider within 2 weeks following the completion of the practical exam.

Under the supervision of instructors, Field Training Officers, or other designated personnel the following job functions will be completed:

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

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)Reassures patients and bystanders by working in a confident and efficient manner

Coordinates public safety personnel in emergency situations

Associated Job Duties

Under the supervision of instructors, Field Training Officers or other designated personnel the following job functions will be completed:

Performs approved intervention and assists the paramedic as indicated

Reports verbally and physically, observations and emergency care rendered to the patient at the scene and en route to the receiving staff for record keeping and diagnostics purposes. Upon request, provides assistance to the receiving facility staff

Disposes of contaminated supplies in accordance with established guidelines, decontaminates the vehicle interior and reusable goods

Manages trauma patients

Performs other job related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Six months work experience in any setting

Valid Indiana Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be able to:

Actively learn and apply EMT skills taught in the EMT Basic class

Ability to participate in classroom setting

Ability to interact in a calm, effective and courteous manner with patients, public, and hospital staff

Ability to follow detailed or general instructions, verbal and written legibly, accurately, and confidentially use and record data.

Study and learn complex subjects

Identify gaps in learning and work to close gaps

Communicates verbally in person and via telephone and telecommunications mediums using the English language

Hear and understand spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers, other allied health personnel bystanders, and public safety professionals

Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions

Must have:

Desire for growth and curiosity

Organizational and prioritizing skills

Strong self-motivation and consistent drive for positive results

Excellent communication and listening skills

High degree of accuracy in performance of duties

Responsibility

Maintains patient and family confidentiality

Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations

Judgment

Incumbent may work under close supervision following established routines or assigned work with limited employee latitude

Contacts- Internal/External

Regular contact with instructors, FTOs, clinicians physicians and medical staff, police and fire departments to provide and obtain information and instructions

Regular contact with general public to provide care

Special Effort Required

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

Normal use of limbs, eyes, ears and voice required to treat patients and to operate sophisticated electronic devices

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 flights of stairs

Kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, walk and crouch for extended periods of time, on uneven surfaces and confined spaces, including kneeling long enough to perform two hundred chest compressions in 2 minutes

Working Environment

Classroom environment

Stressful emergency situations

Works in both a well-lit and properly equipped ambulance and in inadequately lighted spaces with no backup equipment or personnel

Environments involving crowds, noise, and confusion in all temperatures and inclement weather conditions

Daily involvement with hazardous working conditions, chance of serious injury or loss of life

It is Indianapolis EMS' philosophy and policy to treat employees and applicants fairly and without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status or physical or mental ability. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these conditions will not be allowed or tolerated. For additional questions please contact us at ... or ....
Job ID: 521824783
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2026

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