Paramedic/EMT - Full-Time

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital • Guttenberg, IA

2d

About The Position

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is seeking a full-time EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic to provide emergency medical care in the field and in the hospital’s Emergency Department. The role works alongside EMS professionals, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to people of all ages in a collaborative, community-focused setting. The position may also assist with patient care in other hospital departments when needed and when EMS responsibilities allow. A post-offer fit-for-duty assessment is required.

Requirements

• Current State of Iowa EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification.
• Completion of an accredited EMT program for EMT applicants, or appropriate AEMT/Paramedic certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Iowa driver's license.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• For paramedics: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• For paramedics: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• For paramedics: Neonatal Resuscitation certification within one year of hire.
• Post-offer fit-for-duty assessment required.

Nice To Haves

• National Registry certification appropriate to the applicant's certification level.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification for AEMT/Paramedic applicants.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, assess patients, and provide appropriate pre-hospital care within certification and scope of practice.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles during emergency responses and patient transports.
• Collaborate with EMS personnel, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the Emergency Department.
• Assist with patient assessments, vital signs, emergency procedures, and other patient care activities appropriate to certification level.
• Support emergency interventions, including resuscitation and airway management, within scope of practice.
• Maintain ambulance readiness, equipment, supplies, and Emergency Department treatment areas.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• Assist with patient care in other hospital departments when needed and when EMS responsibilities allow.
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and families during emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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