Paramedic Ground Transport

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Ground EMS professional to provide high-quality prehospital EMS care during non-emergent ambulance transport and to support hospital-based patient care. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and readiness across ambulance operations.

Qualifications include EMT-Paramedic level certification, Iowa driver’s license with clean record, and current NREMT, PHTLS/PEARS endorsements.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course.
• Previous EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.

Skills

EMS knowledge

Patient care

Medical documentation

Ambulance readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMS training course

Job description

Area of Interest: Allied Health

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

Department: Ground EMS

Shift: 36 Hours per week, Weekdays 6a-6p, 7a-7p

Overview

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Provides a high standard of patient care during non-emergent ambulance transportation. Provides patient care and transportation 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.

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

Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI, DWI, or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past five years.

No record of reckless driving, careless driving, speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit, fleeing or eluding a police officer, chemical test refusal, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after revocation or suspension, or passing a stopped school bus in the last five years.

Current certification in PHTLS, PEARS.

Current NREMT certification.

Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement