Field EMS EMT — Fast-Paced Patient Care Pro

Waverly Health Center; Waverly, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly Health Center is seeking a certified Emergency Medical Technician to provide life support in pre-hospital and hospital environments. The role includes patient care, equipment operation, and documentation, with rotation across weekends and holidays.

The position emphasizes strong clinical skills, adherence to EMS guidelines, and teamwork across departments to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program and possess valid Iowa EMT certification.
• Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
• Previous experience as an EMT preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of emergency care equipment, vehicle operation and maintenance, and advanced EMT-P procedures.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Patient Care: Administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician and within Iowa EMS Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Hospital Patient Care: Provides patient care in hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician, and within Iowa EMS Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all ambulance equipment and vehicles, including the completion of daily vehicle checks.
• Maintains department living quarters, performing cleaning duties daily.
• Completes all reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists within the department as requested: with administrative duties; serves on departmental committees as assigned by Manager.
• Promotes and maintains a positive working relationship, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

Skills

EMT

Patient care

English fluency

Critical thinking

Education

EMT certification program

Iowa EMT certification

Tools

Ambulance equipment handling

Vehicle operation

IV maintenance

Job description

Waverly Health Center is seeking a certified Emergency Medical Technician to provide life support in pre-hospital and hospital environments. The role includes patient care, equipment operation, and documentation, with rotation across weekends and holidays.

The position emphasizes strong clinical skills, adherence to EMS guidelines, and teamwork across departments to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.