Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (AEMT) or Paramedic, FT Nights

Van Diest Medical Center; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Diest Medical Center seeks a skilled EMS provider to deliver emergency care and support nursing staff. Join an award-winning team recognized for fostering a people-first culture and outstanding performance. Enjoy a rotating schedule with competitive wages based on experience.

Qualifications

• Competent EMS provider responsible for emergency care.
• Assists nursing staff and directs assigned personnel.
• Patient advocacy and collaboration with healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and advanced emergency care in out-of-hospital settings.
• Cares for patients of all ages in hospital settings under RN supervision.
• Directs assigned personnel as needed.

Job description

A clinically competent EMS provider who assumes responsibility and accountability to provide basic and/or advanced emergency care in out-of-hospital settings, including the evaluation, treatment, and transport of injured and/or ill adult, pediatric, and newborn patients in accordance with standard operating procedures.

In hospital settings, assists Registered Nurses, Paramedics, and Advanced Providers in caring for patients from neonate to geriatric. Under the direction of Registered Nurses and/or Providers, assists with tasks and procedures not specifically denied by Nursing policy or State of Iowa EMS laws and regulations, applicable to EMT/A-EMT and paramedics.

The EMS provider cares for patients using therapeutic use of self, the environment/instrumentation, and collaboration with other healthcare team members. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison between ancillary departments, physicians, and community resources. The Paramedic is responsible for directing assigned personnel as needed.

Come work with an award-winning team! Thanks to the readers of The Daily Freeman-Journal, VDMC was named Best Place to Work in 2023 and 2024. Van Diest Medical Center has also been recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This award recognizes outstanding performance among rural hospitals nationwide based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. VDMC has been included on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals for two consecutive years and is one of only 12 hospitals in Iowa to receive this designation.

Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center was named a 2024 Top Workplaces INDUSTRY winner, celebrating organizations that foster people-first workplace cultures. Details about how VDMC builds a great workplace culture are available at https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/.

Shift will be from 7 pm to 7 am, with a 12-hour call shift, every 3rd weekend and 3rd holiday rotation. Wage will be commensurate with experience.