Paramedic Ground Transport (Weekend Package)

UnityPoint Health; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced prehospital emergency care, assessing and treating patients in emergency situations, and transporting them with continuous monitoring. The role operates within an interdisciplinary EMS team, leveraging critical thinking and life support skills to support positive patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes ongoing training, quality improvement, and development opportunities, aligning with UnityPoint Health's commitment to belonging and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Paramedic training program required.
• Previous EMS experience preferred.
• Paramedic certification (state-specific) required upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support (ALS) care in prehospital and transport settings.
• Assess, monitor, and treat patients in emergency situations using clinical judgment.
• Administer medications, manage airways, initiate IV/IO access, and perform ECG interpretation.
• Safely transport patients with continuous monitoring and documentation of care.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, medical control, receiving facilities, and team members.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and ambulance readiness at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and continuing education.

Skills

ALS care

Prehospital care

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Paramedic training program

Job description

Overview

The Paramedic provides advanced prehospital emergency care, delivering high-quality patient assessment, treatment, and transport services. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary EMS team, using critical thinking and advanced life support skills to respond to emergency situations and support positive patient outcomes.

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

• Provide advanced life support (ALS) care in prehospital and transport settings
• Assess, monitor, and treat patients in emergency situations using appropriate clinical judgment
• Administer medications, manage airways, initiate IV/IO access, and perform ECG interpretation
• Safely transport patients while maintaining continuous monitoring and documentation of care
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, medical control, receiving facilities, and team members Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and transport details
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and ambulance readiness at all times
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and continuing education activities

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Paramedic training programrequired

Experience:

• PreviousEMS experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Paramedic certification (state-specific) required upon hire
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within60 days
• Mandatory Reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) required within90 days
• National Registry Paramedic (NREMT) and/or PHTLS certification preferred