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+ Area of Interest: Patient Care

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

+ Department: Ground EMS

+ Shift: PRN, As Needed, Varies

+ Job ID: 174739

Overview

Provides a high standard of patient care during non-emergent ambulance transportation. Provides patient care and transportation in a 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

• Provides non-emergent patient care transfers

• Reports, verbally and in writing, observations and medical care of the patient. Provides accurate medical documentation of all emergency 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

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

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

Experience: At least 1 year experience as EMT preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Minimum certification as an EMT

• Basic Life Support Certification Healthcare Provider Level

• Valid Iowa Driver’s License.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner

• Ability to take initiative

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work efficiently and safely

• Problem solving ability

• Accurate mathematical skills

• Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting