Emergency Medical Technician Basic-Emergency Transport

UnityPoint-St. Luke's (Downtown Location) is seeking PRN (as needed) EMTs to join our interdisciplinary team. You will contribute professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of patients and families through interpretation of written medical director protocols and create an appropriate patient care plan within your scope of practice.
• Adapt and adjust the patient’s care plan according to the patient’s needs in the prehospital setting; may serve as primary attendant of patient while on scene and/or during transportation.
• Physically intervene in potentially violent situations to provide patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Promptly complete documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Carry 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.
• Transport patients or community members safely using an ambulance or secure car, potentially during adverse weather conditions.
• Safely transport patients by stretcher, stair-chair, and/or vehicle (ambulance).
• Represent the department at community events such as sporting event standbys, parades, and job fairs.
• Prepare ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness, including appropriate decontamination when necessary.
• Perform hospital-based duties appropriate for your level of EMS certification and assist registered nurses in ER and other patient care areas.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification at EMT level is required.
• Current Iowa certification as an EMT.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating according to the Motor Vehicle Record chart.
• 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.

Skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Benefits

• Paid time off and parental leave.
• 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career.
• Adoption assistance to help grow your family.