EMT

Trinity Health • Central City, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PRN EMT MercyOne Des Moines Ambulance Service: Provides direct patient care prior to and during transport for all patient populations including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, guided by protocols.

Requirements

• Certified as an EMT in the State of Iowa.
• Valid driver’s/Chauffeurs License required.
• Must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years of age, and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Basic Life Support certified within three months of hire.
• Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
• One year recent experience functioning as an EMT-B providing direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assess patients with medical conditions with findings reflected in the patient record.
• Prioritizes and anticipates patients’ needs and develops a plan of care.
• Implements interventions consistent with protocols and documents response to treatment.
• Provides ongoing evaluation, altering the treatment plan as needed.
• Documents findings and interventions.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Checks medical equipment and supplies on a daily basis.

What This Job Offers

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