Paramedic-Ground Ambulance

Paramedic (Ground Ambulance)

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Part time; (1) 12hr Shift per week (7A-7P 7P-7A)

Not Benefits Eligible

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.

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.

• Assesses the needs of patients and families providing appropriate prehospital/interfacility 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.
• 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.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current certification at EMT-PM level is required.

• 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.

Experience:

• Previous EMS experience preferred