Paramedic Ground Transport (PRN)

Area of Interest: Allied HealthFTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01Department: Ground AmbulanceShift: PRN - As Needed - 288 hours a year (12 hour shifts)Job ID: 187956 Overview The Paramedic provides advanced prehospital emergency care, delivering high-quality patient assessment, treatment, and transport services. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary EMS team, using critical thinking and advanced life support skills to respond to emergency situations and support positive patient outcomes. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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. Responsibilities Provide advanced life support (ALS) care in prehospital and transport settings Assess, monitor, and treat patients in emergency situations using appropriate clinical judgment Administer medications, manage airways, initiate IV/IO access, and perform ECG interpretation Safely transport patients while maintaining continuous monitoring and documentation of care Communicate effectively with dispatch, medical control, receiving facilities, and team members Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and transport details Maintain equipment, supplies, and ambulance readiness at all timesParticipate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and continuing education activities Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent requiredCompletion of an accredited Paramedic training programrequired Experience: PreviousEMS experience preferred License(s)/Certification(s): Paramedic certification (state-specific) required upon hireValid driver’s license with acceptable driving record requiredBasic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), andPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 60 daysMandatory Reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) required within 90 daysNational Registry Paramedic (NREMT) and/or PHTLS certification preferred