Paramedic Ambulance Transport (Weekend Overnight)

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced EMS professional to provide prehospital and hospital-based patient care and transport. You will assess needs, deliver appropriate medical care, and document care accurately.

The role requires EMT-PM certification with NREMT and an Iowa license, plus ambulance and equipment readiness in a team-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course.
• Current EMT-PM certification is required.
• Current NREMT certification.
• Current PHTLS and PEARS certifications.
• Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement is preferred.
• Valid Iowa driver's license for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate medical care.
• Reports observations and medical care in writing with accurate documentation.
• May perform hospital duties including inventory, squad readiness, and equipment checks.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Initiative processes per department standards.
• Assists in the hospital emergency department as needed.
• Operates at EMT/Paramedic level per protocol with medical director approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

EMS training from an approved course

Current EMT-PM certification

Current NREMT certification

Current PHTLS, PEARS

Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement

Iowa driver’s license (3+ years)

Job description

Overview

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributesprofessional prehospital EMSknowledge and skills to patients and their families.Provides a high standard of patient careduringnon-emergentambulance transportation.Provides patientcare andtransportation in a hospital setting.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care:

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate medical care.

Reports, verbally and in writing, observations and medical care of the patient. Provides accurate medical documentation of all medical treatment provided.

May be assigned various administrative and/or hospital duties which may include, but is not limited to: inventory and ordering supplies, squad readiness checks/testing's and inventories; verifying that ambulance and its contents are in proper working condition; maintain familiarity with specialized equipment, etc.

Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Initiative processes by properly reviewing patient care reports as set forth by department standards.

Assists in providing assistance in the hospital emergency department

Operates at level of certification as allowed by protocol with medical director approval (EMT/Paramedic).

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Ambulance Maintenance and Readiness:

Documents daily, weekly, and monthly ambulance/secure ambulance checks to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies.

Prepares the ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness.

Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course.

Experience:

Previous EMS experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current certification at EMT-PM level is required.

Current certification in PHTLS, PEARS.

Current NREMT certification.

Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement

Valid Iowa driver's license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating according to the Motor Vehicle Record chart.