EMT

CARE Ambulance, LLC Iowa City & Fairfield Iowa; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage 75% paid

Voluntary Dental and Vision

100% company paid Life/AD&D

Job summary

CARE Ambulance, LLC Iowa City & Fairfield Iowa is seeking a Full-Time EMT in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As an EMT, you will provide critical care to patients, ensuring the highest standards in emergency response. Required certifications include EMT or NREMT with CPR qualifications, along with physical stamina for the role. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, and benefits include medical coverage and additional voluntary options. Join our team for a fulfilling career in emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Up to date EMT or NREMT certification in the State of Iowa.
• AHA HCP CPR required.
• PHTLS, National Registry Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driving Safety Course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent and non-emergent requests.
• Provide competent patient care to all populations.
• Document medical records and communicate patient information.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Critical thinking

Patient care

Driving safety

HIPAA compliance

Education

Iowa Emergency Medical Technician certification

AHA HCP CPR certification

Job description

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

This job is for a Full-Time EMT.

1. Iowa Emergency Medical Technician – Up to date EMT or NREMT certification in the State of Iowa.
2. AHA HCP CPR required.
3. PHTLS preferred.
4. National Registry Certification preferred.
5. Emergency Vehicle Driving Safety Course preferred.
6. Clean Driving record- required.

Pay starting

at $18.00 per hour with a 1.5% increase per year of experiance.

Full Time Benefits starting 30 days from orientation

which include Medical 75% covered by our company on the employee. Voluntary Dental, Vision, Gap Medical, FSA Health Care, FSA Dependant Care, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Hospital Confienment. Plus 100% company paid Life/AD&D, Long Term Dissability, and Short term Dissability.

Responsibilities/essential functions

1. Be prepared to respond in a timely and safe manner to emergent and non-emergent requests.
2. Critical thinking, scene control, assessment and gaining access to patients.
3. Provides competent patient care to all patient populations.
4. Transport and treatment of patients established in protocols per EMS guidelines.
5. Documents in the medical records and communicates pertinent patient information in a timely and accurate manner.
6. Attends departmental in-services and staff meetings as required or requested.
7. Acts in a professional manner.
8. Operate the secure car, wheelchair and ambulance in accordance with the driving policy.
9. Participate in staff meetings and continuing education as directed.
10. Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures.
11. Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, vision and values of CARE Ambulance.
12. All other duties as assigned.
13. Regular and reliable attendance is expected.
14. Turn in appropriate documents (PCRs) prior to leaving duty.
15. Comply with HIPAA regulations.
16. Follow infection control policy.
17. EMTs/Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds and push up to 50-75 pounds.

Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;

Environmental Elements

Employee works in various environments with moderate to high noises, variable temperatures and direct exposure to multiple hazardous situations possible.