EMT - Part Time

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

IPERS Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

On-site gym

Job summary

Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa, is hiring an EMT to join our rural EMS team. The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency requests, provides Basic Life Support as needed, and transports patients to appropriate facilities in accordance with state standards.

This .6 FTE position involves 12-hour shifts, weekends/holidays, and on-call time. Starting pay is $18.14 per hour with increases for experience, plus benefits like IPERS and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Current state EMT certification as required by the posting.
• Current BLS certification card.
• Preference for NREMT certification.
• BLS Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests and provide Basic Life Support as needed.
• Transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Adhere to Iowa Department of Public Health standards and MCEMS/MCRHC policies.
• Complete required reports and maintain certifications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading and interpreting documents

Report writing

Safety-consciousness

Education

EMT certification (state)

BLS certification

NREMT certification preferred

BLS Instructor preferred

Job description

Who We Are

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

About The Job

The EMT role responds to emergency and non-emergency requests, providing Basic Life Support (BLS) as needed, and transports sick or injured persons to the appropriate medical facility. The EMT may work with a Paramedic or other EMS personnel. The EMT complies with appropriate state of Iowa Department of Public Health Standards and regulations. The EMT adheres to MCEMS/MCRHC values and operates as an extension of the organization.

Come join our rural EMS team at MCRHC, a critical access hospital with IPERS.

The Position:

.6 FTE. 48 hours per pay period.

Pay:

Starts at $18.14, increase with experience.

Shift:

Sunday through Saturday, includes Holidays and Weekends. 12 hour shifts paired with 12 hours on call.

Position Qualifications

• Education:
• Current state EMT certification as required by the state of this posting.
• Current BLS certification card
• Preference for NREMT certification
• BLS Instructor preferred.

Experience

• Previous healthcare or Ambulance experience preferred.

Special Skills & Aptitude

• If over 21 years of age; current state Driver's License in good standing and insurable
• If over 21 years of age; satisfactory driving record in accordance with the MCEMS Driving Policy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Ensure that all required Certifications are current and remain current.
• Attend all MCEMS required OSHA training, annual training, and all mandatory Company updates.
• Complete the training in the allotted time the Company sets.
• Maintain knowledge about job and medical field.

What We Give

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive starting wage
• Student Loan Assistance program available
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Free use of on-site gym
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items

• Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
• Post offer drug screen is required.
• Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
• Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
• Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.
• MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.