Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Job summary

Lifepoint Health Ottumwa Regional Health Center is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for a full-time Day shift. The role involves 3x12, 7am-7pm schedules with rotating weekends and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for well-qualified applicants.

You’ll join a diverse, mission-driven team delivering high-quality EMS care, triage support, and patient transport across ED services under supervision. This is a meaningful opportunity in a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: Current valid Class D Iowa driver’s license and current Iowa EMT certification as applicable. Must also submit motor vehicle record during screening.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a team member in EMS and hospital support roles as requested.
• Assist with triage and patient care from ED intake through discharge under physician or RN supervision.
• Perform procedures within EMS scope of practice and transport patients as needed.
• Participate in EMS student precepting and outreach activities; help with audits and QA tasks.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Full-Time | Days

3x12, Days (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends

OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends

Your Experience Matters Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who excels in this role:

• Functions as a team member as an EKG tech, Code 0 team member, Dr. Red (fire) team, Dr. Armstrong (security) team, Hazmat team.
• Takes an assistant role in triage as requested by team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with ED patients from triage to discharge under the direction of the ED physician or RN.
• Performs procedures within their EMS Scope of practice.
• Transports patients to procedures or hospital inpatient units upon admission.
• Participates in precepting EMS students, job shadowing opportunities and public tours to make a positive impression of EMS. Actively demonstrates clinical professionalism while precepting new employees.
• Completes run audits and QA assignments monthly.
• Attends staff meetings, run reviews, mandatory education and participates in committee activities.
• Run report documentation and charge batching

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Certifications: Current valid Class D (Chauffeurs) Iowa driver's license and current valid Iowa EMT certification as applicable. Must also submit motor vehicle record to People Services department during screening process, Current BCLS, Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificate Experience: (paid or volunteer) as a FR or EMT preferred.

More About Ottumwa Health Group, LLC

At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds-national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.