What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT position at MercyOne?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
Delivers timely and effective emergency medical care to patients of all ages in both emergency and nonemergency situations, ensuring stabilization and/or resuscitation as needed due to illness or injury. Responds to ambulance calls, follows established system protocols and NIMS standards for scene
management, and accurately document all care provided. When available, assists in the Emergency Department with delegated tasks such as basic assessments, vital signs, and documentation, as well as performing decontamination, cleaning, and restocking of equipment. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.
Essential Functions
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
Delivers timely and effective emergency medical care to patients of all ages in both emergency and nonemergency situations, ensuring stabilization and/or resuscitation as needed due to illness or injury. Responds to ambulance calls, follows established system protocols and NIMS standards for scene
management, and accurately document all care provided. When available, assists in the Emergency Department with delegated tasks such as basic assessments, vital signs, and documentation, as well as performing decontamination, cleaning, and restocking of equipment. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.
Essential Functions
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Patient Care
- Rapidly assess patients and provide lifesaving care according to protocol.
- Initiate basic airway management and assist with patient-assisted medications as needed.
- Provide direct patient care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the EMT scope of practice.
- Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Transport & Operations
- Operate ambulance safely; transport sick or injured persons while avoiding motions detrimental to patients.
- Cover on-call hours and staff special events as directed to meet departmental needs.
- Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance
- Perform daily/weekly vehicle and rig checks; maintain, restock and clean unit after each run.
- Manage EMS inventory; maintain pagers, radios and other equipment; report discrepancies and maintenance needs.
- Documentation & Quality
- Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.
- Participate in peer review and chart audits.
- Training & Education
- Complete all required training and maintain competency in required skills, including departmental, site specific, and organization-wide programs.
- Maintain personal training logs and track continuing education hours (CEHs).
- Assist in orientation of new EMTs; provide education to staff and the public as requested.
- Precept and mentor EMT students.
- Must possess a comprehensive understanding of the EMT scope of practice, including all clinical procedures, patient care standards, and legal/regulatory requirements governing emergency medical services. This knowledge should encompass state and local protocols, documentation standards, infection control practices, and the ability to apply these principles effectively in both pre-hospital and hospital settings. Additionally, the EMT should demonstrate proficiency in recognizing limitations of the role and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Graduate of an approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course with a current Iowa EMT certification, based on role and service area. (MercyOne Genesis – current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license in either Iowa or Illinois is required at the time of hire. A secondary EMT license for the other state must be obtained within 120 days of the hire or transfer date.)
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) provider (American Heart Association or equivalent) required.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 6 months of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as applicable.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent within 1 year of hire.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.