EMT

CHI Health Missouri Valley; Missouri Valley (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Missouri Valley in Iowa seeks an EMT to provide essential patient care in an outpatient setting, following clinic workflows and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient intake, vital signs, specimen handling, medications and vaccines, instrument sterilization, and exam room readiness, with strict safety checklists and issue escalation as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nebraska/IA EMS program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year EMS provider experience on a licensed ambulance service.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Driver's license valid in IA (or state) required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, treats and transports patients per established EMS rules and hospital policies, independently or with team.
• Participates in education for team members and community.
• Delivers age-appropriate, holistic patient care.
• Contributes to value-added activities that improve financial performance and patient satisfaction.

Skills

EMS experience

BLS CPR

Driver's license IA

Education

Nebraska approved EMS program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our EMT, you will perform essential general patient care, meticulously following established clinic workflows to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery within an outpatient setting.

Every day you will complete comprehensive patient intake duties, including obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, and documenting reasons for visits. You'll also collect and prepare specimens, administer ordered medications and vaccines, clean and sterilize instruments, ensure exam room readiness, and meticulously complete safety checklists, escalating any non-routine issues promptly.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, efficiency, and safety, adeptly managing all intake processes and supporting clinical operations. Your ability to meticulously follow protocols, maintain a clean and stocked environment, and proactively address concerns will be crucial for exceptional patient experiences.

• Assesses, treats and provides transportation to patients according to established State of Nebraska Emergency Medical Services rules and regulations, State of Nebraska Model Protocols, and hospital policies and procedures, independently, collaboratively or under the supervision of paramedics, physicians, physician assistants, or registered nurses and according to the scopes of practice allowed by the State of Nebraska and Good Samaritan Hospital.
• Provides, assists with or participates in education for team members and community.
• Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age-specific patient care in a holistic manner.
• Performs value-added activities that result in positive financial performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a Nebraska approved EMS training program and One year experience as an EMS provider on a licensed ambulance service, upon hire
• Emergency Medical Technician: IA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Driver's License: IA, upon hire and

Preferred

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, upon hire

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.