EMT

Regional Medical Center • Manchester, IA

5d

About The Position

The EMT responds to 911 calls and transfers and provides direct patient care in the hospital setting. The position follows the Iowa Trauma System Out of Hospital Trauma Triage Destination Decision Protocol and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls using appropriate care and caution in accordance with state laws, EMS regulations, facility policy, and safe emergency vehicle operation principles. EMTs complete ambulance run reports within 24 hours and communicate department needs to appropriate personnel.

The role also includes assisting department and facility members as directed, ensuring the safety of self, staff, patients, and the public while operating the ambulance, and performing other duties assigned by management. The EMT is expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively, work closely with patients and others, adapt to the work environment, function in stressful situations, apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and complete tasks independently, consistently, and accurately while abiding by RMC policies.

This is a full-time position with four 12-hour shifts per week, from 0600 to 1800. Periodic weekend and holiday work may be required depending on service and department needs. Equipment includes LUCAS III, Stryker PowerPro, Stryker Power-LOAD, Ferno Powertraxx, and ambulance WiFi with real-time documentation capability.

Requirements

• Current certification as an EMT in the State of Iowa.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• BLS certification.
• Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter Training.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with patients, the public, and others.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in stressful situations.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks consistently and accurately and demonstrate flexibility in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 calls and transfers and provide direct patient care within the hospital setting.
• Follow the Iowa Trauma System Out of Hospital Trauma Triage Destination Decision Protocol.
• Respond to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with state laws, EMS regulations, facility policy, and safe emergency vehicle operation principles.
• Complete ambulance run reports within 24 hours.
• Communicate department needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assist department and facility members as directed.
• Ensure the safety of self, staff, patients, and the public while operating the ambulance.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with Regional Medical Center’s Organizational Excellence Standards of Behavior.
• Apply effective communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills; work independently and effectively in stressful situations.
• Complete tasks consistently and accurately, demonstrate commitment to job tasks, adapt to the work environment, and abide by RMC policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week).
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System).
• Paid leave.
• On-site pharmacy.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On-site wellness center and cafeteria.
• Optional Aflac, short- and long-term disability, dental, and vision benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed