EMT

About the role

Delivers timely and effective emergency medical care to patients of all ages in both emergency and nonemergency situations, ensuring stabilization and/or resuscitation as needed due to illness or injury. Responds to ambulance calls, follows established system protocols and NIMS standards for scene management, and accurately document all care provided.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess patients and provide lifesaving care according to protocol.
• Initiate basic airway management and assist with patient-assisted medications as needed.
• Provide direct patient care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the EMT scope of practice.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Operate ambulance safely; transport sick or injured persons while avoiding motions detrimental to patients.
• Cover on-call hours and staff special events as directed to meet departmental needs.
• Perform daily/weekly vehicle and rig checks; maintain, restock and clean unit after each run.
• Manage EMS inventory; maintain pagers, radios and other equipment; report discrepancies and maintenance needs.
• Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.
• Participate in peer review and chart audits.
• Train and mentor EMT students; assist in orientation of new EMTs; provide education to staff and the public as requested.

Requirements

• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of the EMT scope of practice, including all clinical procedures, patient care standards, and legal/regulatory requirements governing emergency medical services.
• Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing limitations of the role and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Graduate of an approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course with a current Iowa EMT certification, based on role and service area.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as applicable.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of emergency medical systems and protocols.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

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Schedule

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