IEMS SUMMER INTERN (94000644) at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Indianapolis EMS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at 317-630-7427 or humanresources@indianapolisems.org.




FLSA Status



Non-Exempt




Job Role Summary



The Summer Intern position assists with a variety of tasks throughout all divisions of Indianapolis EMS. This position is a temporary/seasonal position. It will be from mid-May to August 31st.




Essential Functions and Responsibilities



• Retrieves and delivers hospital related items to Eskenazi related sites as directed.
• Packages, records and delivers materials requisitioned by IEMS units and other supported agencies throughout Marion County
• Ensures vehicles assigned to EMS Supply are ready by inspecting, cleaning and maintaining vehicle and vehicle inventory, fluids and emergency accessories
• Retrieves, inspects, and cleans IEMS equipment from area hospitals.
• Assists Fleet Maintenance regarding cleaning of ambulances during preventive maintenance schedule.
• Assisting with cleaning and organizing storage units/rooms of expired and unused equipment.
• Assists with Logistics during special events as required.



Associated Job Duties

• Help to maintain an inventory of the EMS equipment to ensure the immediate availability of additional stocked and fully equipped ambulances when required


• Assists with the care and maintenance of the reserve fleet of ambulances including inspection of vehicles being returned by crews. Cleans, stocks, and fuels as necessary and checks fluid levels and the operation of all ambulance related accessories


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements



• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver's License - must meet and remain in compliance with IEMS driver eligibility policy.




Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Hearing must be correctable to age normal hearing
• Ability to use current computer / information technology software and hardware
• Knowledge and ability to communicate through e-mail, a two-way radio, and a cellular phone
• Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills



Responsibility

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality


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


• Maintains confidentiality of vendor agreements and contracts

Judgment

• Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader

Contacts-Internal/External

• Eskenazi Health - including hospital, health centers and administrative staff.


• IEMS - including EMS crews, support staff, administrative and command staff.


• Outside facilities concerning vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair


• Other Public Safety Agencies including IMPD and IFD

Special Effort Required

• Able to sit or stand for extended periods


• Ability to walk for extended periods of time


• Must be able to work in tight fitting protective equipment


• Must use be able to properly utilize all assigned protective equipment


• Ability to lift 100 lbs. without assistance and carry EMS related items


• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and reaching above shoulders


• Frequent vehicle operation

Working Environment

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors; outside duties will require exposure to potentially severe weather conditions


• Significant work in active warehouse and garage area


• May be required to attend meetings or perform work remote from IEMS HQ or hospital campus


• May be exposed to unexpected events or hazards including chemical, biological, or radiologic hazards

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 317-630-7427 or humanresources@indianapolisems.org.



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