Paramedic

Area of Interest : Allied Health

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.9

Department : Ground EMS

Shift : Full Time, Nights, 7p-7a 36 hours / week or PRN

Job ID : 171052

Overview

Paramedic-Ground Transport

$5K SOB for full time positions!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference every day? We’re looking for a skilled Paramedic to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care during non-emergent ambulance transportation and within the hospital setting.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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.

Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum certification as an Iowa EMT-Paramedic

Experience : Previous EMS experience preferred

License(s) / Certification(s) :