Emergency Medical Technician Basic-Emergency Transport
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Make a Difference When Every Second Counts
Job description
Overview
Make a Difference When Every Second Counts
As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll use your prehospital emergency medical skills to assess, treat, and care for patients while offering reassurance to their families during critical moments. In this fast-paced role, you'll thrive under pressure, make confident clinical decisions, and deliver high-quality care in accordance with the Iowa EMS Scope of Practice, your certification level, and hospital policies.
Schedule
Monday - Friday. Days: 7AM - 7PM. Weekend Package Overnights: 7PM - 7AM.
Responsibilities
- Provides non-emergent patient care transfers
- Reports, verbally and in writing, observations and medical care of the patient. Provides accurate medical documentation of all emergency medical treatment provided.
- May be assigned various administrative and/or hospital duties which may include, but is not limited to: inventory and ordering supplies, squad readiness checks/testing's and inventories; verifying that ambulance and its contents are in proper working condition; maintain familiarity with specialized equipment, etc.
- Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Initiative processes by properly reviewing patient care reports as set forth by department standards.
- Assists in providing assistance in the hospital emergency department
- Operates at level of certification as allowed by protocol with medical director approval (EMT/Paramedic).
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: At least 1 year experience as EMT preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Certification as an EMT Required. Basic Life Support Certification Healthcare Provider Level. Valid Iowa Driver's License.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Certification as an EMT required
- Basic Life Support Certification Healthcare Provider Level
- Valid Iowa Driver's License
- At least 1 year experience as EMT preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.