Transporter Jobs in Indiana

INTRODUCTION

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

We’re proud to offer a sign-on bonus $2,500 one-time (not base pay)

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 with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Transport EMT, you will report to the Director of Transport (or designee). You will be under the supervision of the Medical Director. You will perform EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) procedures approved by the Advanced Life Support Committee and serve as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team.

TRANSPORT EMT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team, providing safe, high-quality transport and care for patients with emergent and critical conditions
• Performs comprehensive patient assessment, stabilization, monitoring, airway management, oxygen administration, and documentation of care and patient response.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, paramedics, and referral facilities to develop and implement transport plans of care.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic transport environment, anticipating and managing potential risks.
• Operates ambulance communication systems (two-way radio, GPS) and maintains updated routes, contact information, and transport maps.
• Participates in equipment evaluation, daily inspection, maintenance, restocking, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational readiness and safety.
• Assists with traumas, codes, procedures, interdepartmental transports, and other patient care activities as assigned.
• Maintains required certifications and licensure (EMT-IN/MI, BLS, PHTLS, S.T.A.B.L.E., EVOC) and completes mandatory education, competencies, and employee health requirements.
• Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, universal precautions, and safety practices.
• Demonstrates professional communication and guest relations while remaining flexible to specialty team assignments, wheelchair van shifts, overtime, and schedule changes as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

As a Transport EMT, you will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ambulance and transport equipment, applying analytical and critical thinking skills to adapt care to individual patient needs while adhering strictly to sterile techniques and universal precautions. You exhibit strong clinical competency in transport protocols and sound decision-making for critically ill patients, along with effective communication skills—both verbal and written—to ensure accurate information exchange among healthcare teams. You will maintain professional and tactful interactions with physicians, nursing staff, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, patients, families, and external agencies. You show leadership, organizational ability, self-motivation, and the capacity to work independently, prioritize tasks, and achieve goals. You will demonstrate awareness of legal considerations in patient care and transport, perform effectively under stress in high-acuity environments, and maintain proficiency in basic computer applications for documentation and data management.

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 with 3 years driving experience required.

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.

LOCATION

Location: Beacon Health System · Ground Transportation

Schedule: Full-time, Day, varies