Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join their team. This role involves working nights on a rotating weekend schedule. As an EMT, you will be a vital part of the healthcare team, contributing to the mission of making communities healthier. You will function as a team member in various capacities, including EKG tech, Code 0 team, Dr. Red (fire) team, Dr. Armstrong (security) team, and Hazmat team. You will also assist in triage, support ED patients from triage to discharge under the direction of physicians or RNs, and perform procedures within your EMS scope of practice. Additionally, you will transport patients, participate in precepting students and public tours, complete run audits, attend staff meetings, and ensure proper documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Current valid Class D (Chauffeurs) Iowa driver’s license
• Current valid Iowa EMT certification as applicable
• Must also submit motor vehicle record to People Services department during screening process
• Current BCLS
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Experience (paid or volunteer) as a FR or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a team member as an EKG tech, Code 0 team member, Dr. Red (fire) team, Dr. Armstrong (security) team, Hazmat team.
• Takes an assistant role in triage as requested by team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with ED patients from triage to discharge under the direction of the ED physician or RN.
• Performs procedures within their EMS Scope of practice.
• Transports patients to procedures or hospital inpatient units upon admission.
• Participates in precepting EMS students, job shadowing opportunities and public tours to make a positive impression of EMS. Actively demonstrates clinical professionalism while precepting new employees.
• Completes run audits and QA assignments monthly.
• Attends staff meetings, run reviews, mandatory education and participates in committee activities.
• Run report documentation and charge batching.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED