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Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Transport EMT, for our Ground Transportation Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. 

We’re proud to offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. 

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve. 

• 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 

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment withaa personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System,awe’readedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.a 

What You’ll Do 

Reports to the Director of Transport (or designee). Under the supervision of the Medical Director, performs EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) 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, management of patients with the following conditions, including (but not limited to): 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 identify 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 utilizing various equipment appropriate to the age, size and medical condition of the patient.
• Performs endotracheal, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning.
• 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 HIPPA, 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.
• Beacon Health System Transport Team EMT may be assigned to any specialty team on an as needed basis. The EMT will complete and maintain training and certifications required by the Medical Director including but not limited to: BLS, PHTLS, and S.T.A.B.L.E. These courses will be available within Beacon Health System.
• Complete documentation, assessment, and treatment during transports.
• May be assigned to wheelchair Van shifts as needed

What you Bring

• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulance and transport equipment, including the analytical skills needed to modify equipment to meet individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates base knowledge, transport protocol competencies, and critical thinking skills in the care and decision making for transported patients.
• Requires meticulous adherence to sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Demonstrates the guest relations and interpersonal skills necessary to interact tactfully and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, other EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, patients, family members and personnel from other hospitals and agencies.
• Demonstrates the communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to communicate in a clear and concise manner and report appropriate information needed by other associates.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently; also demonstrates the ability to set priorities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and transport.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in stressful situations with critically-ill patients, in close proximity with a small group of staff and maintain effective team-oriented behaviors.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills (i.e., data entry, word processing and spreadsheets).

Required 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.

The Beacon Way 

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives. 

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.