Emergency Medical Technician (PRN)

As a member of the interdisciplinary team contributes professional emergency/non-emergency medical technician knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families in the pre-hospital and emergency room settings. Maintains proficiency in knowledge and skills as described by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services Scope of Practice.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Position Accountabilities/Duties:

Proficient in driving the ambulance in emergent and non-emergent situations.

Maintains ambulance cleanliness and restocking of supplies at all times.

Performs patient assessment and initiates care using standing orders within their scope of practice in the pre-hospital setting taking primary care of patients when appropriate by utilizing critical thinking in making independent judgements.

When not using standing orders follows the direction of the physician or physician designee by telephone or radio communications.

Guides other EMTs in the delivery of quality patient care.

Works cooperatively with law enforcement and fire departments at scenes.

Works side by side with other EMS personnel nursing staff and physicians as part of the care team in the emergency room.

Promptly completes documentation of prehospital patient care reports within 24 hours per Iowa Code to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.

Promptly completes documentation in the patients EPIC chart to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.

Development & Education:

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance the EMS practice.

Maintains continuing education to support renewal every two years.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Attends monthly staff meetings and training and serves on committees.

Assists with performance improvement and the collection compilation and reporting of data as directed.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA DIA OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Foster Unity

Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

Collaborate across departments facilities business units and regions.

Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment

Connect with each person treating them with courtesy compassion empathy and respect

Enthusiastically engage in our work.

Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence

Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

Believe in sharing our results learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities

Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited EMT program.

Experience:

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must possess and maintain a valid clean drivers license

Must possess and maintain current EMT licensure in good standing.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office-basic computer skills

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making descisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.