EMT

Lucas County Health Center; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life/AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

IPERS retirement

457/401(a) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA seeks a dedicated EMS professional to serve as the first-unit ambulance responder. You will perform requested functions in the emergency department, lab and respiratory care settings and participate in second unit calls as assigned.

The role requires completing an Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months and a high school diploma or GED. English proficiency is essential for effective communication with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English clearly.
• Abuse reporter certification required within the first 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED confirmed at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a first-unit ambulance response person.
• Performs requested functions in emergency room, lab and respiratory care procedures.
• Participates in second unit call and other assigned duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Emergency response readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months

Job description

• 6 AM – 6:30 PM or 6 PM – 6:30 AM + On-call rotatio opposite 12 hours of shift
• Required: Orientation of 10 shifts in first 6 weeks

Description

• Acts as a first-unit ambulance response person
• Performs requested functions in emergency room, lab and respiratory care procedures
• Participates in second unit call, as well as other duties as assigned

Requirements

Educational/Experience

• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification required within 6 months of hire
• Documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well

Contact

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:

Health Insurance

Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee

Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee

Vision Insurance

Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

Cafeteria Plan

Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC

Voluntary Life Insurance

Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

Group Short-Term Disability

Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC

Group Long-Term Disability

Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC

Allstate

Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

IPERS

Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee

457/401(a)

Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee

Employee Assistance Program

Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC

Paid Time Off

Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC