Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - PRN

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. This role involves functioning as a team member in various capacities within the health center, assisting with patient care from triage to discharge, and participating in educational and quality assurance activities.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED