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Emergency Medical Tech

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA • 11h ago

Area of Interest: Patient Care

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

Department: Emergency/Emer & Trauma

Shift: 12-hour shifts; various lines open; every other weekend, rotating holiday

Job ID: 188467

Overview

Full-time, 36 hours per week. 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, holiday rotation.

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Maintains excellent patient service skills, is able to work well under pressure, and make quick decisions about patient health. Provides a level of care outlined by the State of Iowa Scope of Practice in accordance to their state EMS certification level and hospital policies and procedures.

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

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate medical care.

Adapts and adjusts the patient's care plan according to the patient's needs in the hospital setting.

Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.

Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the State or Public Health Department Bureau of EMS service.

Communicate effectively with patients, family members dispatchers, and healthcare staff.

Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS operations and patient care.

Participate in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain certifications and improve patient care skills.

Maintenance and Readiness

Ensures regular checks are documented to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies and in a state of readiness.

Maintain cleanliness, readiness and proper inventory of emergency vehicles and equipment.

In-facility duties

May perform hospital-based duties appropriate for individual's level of EMS certification and scope of practice while following a provider-based order and under the direction of the registered nurse.

Accurately complete and submit patient care reports, incident reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: High school graduate or equivalent.

Required: 2 years previous EMS experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Required: current license when driving compay issued vehicles.

Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI, DWI, or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past five years.

No record of reckless driving, careless driving, speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit, fleeing or eluding a police officer, chemical test refusal, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after revocation or suspension, or passing a stopped school bus in the last five years.

Required: Advanced Emerg Med Tech

IADPH - Iowa Department of Public Health

Required: Cert Basic Life Support

AHA - American Heart Association

Required: IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care.

Required: IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care

Preferred: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - NREMT

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

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