AEMT/Paramedic Ambulance

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center • Storm Lake, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AEMT/Paramedic is a professional pre-hospital emergency care specialist who provides assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of settings. The AEMT/Paramedic performs medical duties as required and delegated by protocol at the level appropriate to their licensure by the State of Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services and approved by BVRMC's Ambulance Medical Director. AEMT/Paramedic is a highly critical front-line representative for BVRMC. This role is key to the overall impression a patient and their family receive in emergency care. A AEMT/Paramedic may be the first contact a patient or family member has with BVRMC.

Requirements

• Must have completed an appropriate course at the AEMT/Paramedic level.
• Valid AEMT/Paramedic certification from the State of Iowa.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record as defined in the Motor Vehicles Records policy in the BVRMC Employee Handbook.
• BLS, ACLS,PALS certification required at time of hire. (AEMT not required to have ACLS, PALS certification.)
• Mandatory Reporter Training required within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient with all skills listed under AEMT/Paramedic in the State of Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services Scope of Practice and BVRMC Ambulance Service Protocols.
• Knowledgeable in the State of Iowa Law Chapter 147 regarding EMS laws and the Iowa Code 321:231 concerning the Iowa Driving laws.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide call coverage as much as possible.
• Document ambulance Patient Care Reports, charts per QI standards, to assess and document the patients’ chief complaint, injury or history of illness. Fills out ambulance Patient Care Reports completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Be proficient in patient assessment and implementing initial treatment according to EMS protocols and/or medical control orders.
• Help to maintain emergency vehicles and equipment in an efficient working order.
• Operate ambulance vehicles according to BVRMC Emergency Vehicle Response Guidelines.
• Evaluate patient progress and report changes in patient condition to receiving facility or Medical Control.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree