EMT - Full Time

About the role

The EMT role responds to emergency and non-emergency requests, providing Basic Life Support (BLS) as needed, and transports sick or injured persons to the appropriate medical facility. The EMT may work with a Paramedic or other EMS personnel. The EMT complies with appropriate state of Iowa Department of Public Health Standards and regulations. The EMT adheres to MCEMS/MCRHC values and operates as an extension of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency requests, providing Basic Life Support (BLS) as needed, and transports sick or injured persons to the appropriate medical facility.
• Works with a Paramedic or other EMS personnel.
• Complies with state of Iowa Department of Public Health Standards and regulations.
• Adheres to MCEMS/MCRHC values and operates as an extension of the organization.

Requirements

• Education:
• Current state EMT certification as required by the state of this posting.
• Current BLS certification card
• Preference for NREMT certification
• BLS Instructor preferred.
• Experience:
• Previous healthcare or Ambulance experience preferred.
• Special Skills & Aptitude:
• If over 21 years of age; current state Driver's License in good standing and insurable
• If over 21 years of age; satisfactory driving record in accordance with the MCEMS Driving Policy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge about job and medical field.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Current state EMT certification as required by the state of this posting.
• Current BLS certification card
• Preference for NREMT certification
• BLS Instructor preferred.
• Experience:
• Previous healthcare or Ambulance experience preferred.
• Special Skills & Aptitude:
• If over 21 years of age; current state Driver's License in good standing and insurable
• If over 21 years of age; satisfactory driving record in accordance with the MCEMS Driving Policy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge about job and medical field.

Skills

• Communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies.
• Read and interpret required documents.
• Write required reports and correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge about job and medical field.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage
• Student Loan Assistance program available
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Starts at $18.14, increase with experience.

Schedule

72 hours per pay period. Sunday through Saturday, includes Holidays and Weekends. 12 hour shifts paired with 12 hours on call.

The Legal Items

• Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
• Post offer drug screen is required.
• Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
• Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
• MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.
• Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.

Position Qualifications

• Education:
• Current state EMT certification as required by the state of this posting.
• Current BLS certification card
• Preference for NREMT certification
• BLS Instructor preferred.
• Experience:
• Previous healthcare or Ambulance experience preferred.
• Special Skills & Aptitude:
• If over 21 years of age; current state Driver's License in good standing and insurable
• If over 21 years of age; satisfactory driving record in accordance with the MCEMS Driving Policy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge about job and medical field.