Emergency Medical Technician Basic-Emergency Transport Paramedic AirGround Transport
Emergency Medical Technician Basic-Emergency Transport Paramedic AirGround Transport
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Overview
EMTBasic Emergency Transport
As a member of our interdisciplinary team contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Maintains excellent patient service skills is able to work well under pressure and make quick decisions about patient health. Provides a level of care outlined by the State of Iowa Scope of Practice in accordance to their state EMS certification level and hospital policies and procedures.
Paramedic Air/Ground Transport
As a member of our interdisciplinary team contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Maintains excellent patient service skills is able to work well under pressure and make quick decisions about patient health. Provides Advanced Life Support level skills and maintains an advanced skill set.
Responsibilities
EMTBasic Emergency Transport
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assesses the needs of patients and families through the interpretation of written medical director protocols and creating an appropriate patient care plan within their scope of practice.
- Adapts and adjusts the patients care plan according to the patients needs in the prehospital setting and may serve as primary attendant of patient while on scene and/or during transportation.
- Prepared to physically intervene in potentially violent situations to provide patient care in accordance to departmental policies and procedures.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
- Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the State of Iowa Public Health Department Bureau of EMS and this ambulance service.
- Ability to transport a patient or community member in a safe manner through the utilization of an ambulance or secure car potentially during adverse weather conditions.
- Must be able to safety transport a patient by stretcher stairchair and/or by vehicle (ambulance).
- Represents the department at community events such as sporting event standbys parades and job fairs.
- Ability to prepare reports and testify to their accuracy/events during criminal civil or regulatory investigation.
Ambulance Maintenance and Readiness
- Documents daily weekly and monthly ambulance checks to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies.
- Prepares the ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness which includes appropriate decontamination when necessary.
Infacility duties
- Performs hospitalbased duties appropriate for individuals level of EMS certification and assists registered nurses in ER and other patient care areas.
Paramedic Air/Ground Transport
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assesses the needs of patients and families providing appropriate prehospital medical care.
- Adapts and adjusts the patients care plan according to the patients needs in the prehospital setting.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
- Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the State of Iowa Public Health Department Bureau of EMS and this ambulance service.
- Must be able to transport a behavioral health patient utilizing an ambulance or secure car.
Ambulance Maintenance and Readiness
- Documents daily weekly and monthly ambulance/secure car checks to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies.
- Prepares the ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness.
Infacility duties
- Performs hospitalbased duties such as IV therapy administration of medications appropriate for individuals level of EMS certification intubations and assists registered nurses in ER and other patient care areas.
Qualifications
EMTBasic Emergency Transport
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current Iowa certification as an EMT.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Valid Iowa drivers license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating according to the Motor Vehicle Record chart. (see below).
Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI DWI or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past five years.
No record of reckless driving careless driving speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit fleeing or eluding a police officer chemical test refusal leaving the scene of an accident driving after revocation or suspension or passing a stopped school bus in the last five years.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheet email and web browser.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Paramedic Air/Ground Transport
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course.
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current certification at EMTPM level is required.
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Valid Iowa drivers license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating according to the Motor Vehicle Record chart.
Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI DWI or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past three years.
No record of reckless driving careless driving speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit fleeing or eluding a police officer chemical test refusal leaving the scene of an accident driving after revocation or suspension or passing a stopped school bus in the last three years.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheet email and web browser.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
