Paramedic Air/Ground Transport

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Provides a high standard of patient care during non-emergent ambulance transportation. Provides patient care and transportation in a hospital setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum certification as an Iowa EMT-Paramedic.
• Current certification at EMT-PM level is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification Healthcare Provider Level.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Previous EMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate medical care.
• Reports, verbally and in writing, observations and medical care of the patient. Provides accurate medical documentation of all medical treatment provided.
• May be assigned various administrative and/or hospital duties which may include, but is not limited to: inventory and ordering supplies, squad readiness checks/testing’s and inventories; verifying that ambulance and its contents are in proper working condition; maintain familiarity with specialized equipment, etc.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Initiative processes by properly reviewing patient care reports as set forth by department standards.
• Assists in providing assistance in the hospital emergency department.
• Operates at level of certification as allowed by protocol with medical director approval (EMT/Paramedic).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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