Paramedic Ground Transport

Overview UnityPoint-St.

Luke's Hours:

7am-7pm Join our talented team of Paramedics and make a difference! As a member of our interdisciplinary team you will contribute professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate prehospital medical care. Adapts and adjusts the patient's care plan according to the patient's needs in the prehospital setting. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. Must be able to transport a behavioral health patient utilizing an ambulance or secure car. Documents daily, weekly, and monthly ambulance/secure car checks to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies. Prepares the ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness. Performs hospital-based duties such as IV therapy, administration of medications appropriate for individual's level of EMS certification, intubations, and assists registered nurses in ER and other patient care areas.

Qualifications Education:

High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of EMS paramedic training from an approved trainingcourse. License(s)/Certification(s): Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support & Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required. Valid Iowa driver's license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating according to the Motor Vehicle Record chart. Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI, DWI, or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past five years. No record of reckless driving, careless driving, speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit, fleeing or eluding a police officer, chemical test refusal, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after revocation or suspension, or passing a stopped school bus in the last five years.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English, basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Apply Today!!