EMT/AMBULANCE DRIVER

About the role

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a trained healthcare professional who specializes in providing immediate medical attention and care to patients in emergency situations. They play a crucial role in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transfers, following strict Orange City Area Health System Ambulance protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. With their extensive knowledge and skills, EMTs are capable of handling a wide range of emergency situations and delivering life-saving care to those in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate medical attention and care to patients in emergency situations.
• Follow strict Orange City Area Health System Ambulance protocols to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Handle a wide range of emergency situations and deliver life-saving care.
• Work in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transfers.
• Be available on-call 24/7.
• Work up to 12 hours per week with one weekend shift required every eight weeks.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license for Ambulance Drivers.
• Willingness to attend or have attended an EMT class approved by the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for EMTs.

Qualifications

• EMTs must be willing to attend or have attended an EMT class approved by the State of Iowa.
• EMTs must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and skills in emergency medical care.
• Ability to handle a wide range of emergency situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules and be available on-call 24/7.

Benefits

• IPERS (Retirement Package).
• Education opportunities.

Pay

No specific pay details provided.

Schedule

There is no set schedule for the variable position, with up to 12 hours of work per week, and one weekend shift required every eight weeks. EMTs are available on-call 24/7, and the call schedule is flexible to accommodate other work or school commitments.

Contact the HR Department at orangecityhrdept@ochealthsystem.org for additional information about benefits.

Employment Type

Casual

Location

Orange City Area Health System Main Campus
1000 Lincoln Circle SE
Orange City, IA 51041

Education Requirements

Ambulance Drivers must have a valid driver's license. EMTs must be willing to attend or have attended an EMT class approved by the State of Iowa. He/she must be/ become Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Contact

Contact the HR Department at orangecityhrdept@ochealthsystem.org for additional information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orange City Area Health System is an equal opportunity employer.