Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (AEMT) or Paramedic, PRN

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A clinically competent EMS provider who assumes responsibility and accountability to provide basic and/or advanced emergency care in out-of-hospital setting, including the evaluation, treatment, and transport of injured and/or ill adult, pediatric and newborn patients in accordance with standard operating procedures. In hospital setting, assists Registered Nurse, Paramedic and Advanced Provider in providing care from neonate to geriatric patients. Under direction of Registered Nurse and/or Provider, assists with tasks and procedures not specifically denied by Nursing policy or State of Iowa EMS Advanced Care Law/Administrative Rules, applicable to EMT/A-EMT and paramedic.

The EMS providers care to these patients with therapeutic use of self, the environment/ instrumentation, and other health care team members. Serves as a patient advocate and a liaison between ancillary departments, physicians, and community resources. The Paramedic is responsible for the direction of personnel assigned as needed.

Shift will be 12 hours, either 7p-7a or 7a-7p. Wage commensurate with experience.

• Possess a current certification to practice as an Advanced EMT issued by the State of Iowa. Successful Completion of an approved A-EMT Program
• Possess a current certification to practice as an EMT issued by the State of Iowa. Successful Completion of an approved EMT Program
• Possession of current State of Iowa driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• BLS certification prior to the end of orientation and/or working independently.
• Mandatory dependent adult & child abuse education certification.
• MOAB/ De-escalation training within the first six months of hire when available
• Certification in PHTLS or BTLS preferred.
• Hospital-based ambulance service experience preferred.
• Must maintain driving record acceptable to hospitals insurance carrier.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills: Works closely with patients, families, peers, supervisors, physicians, and other health team members.
• Strong communication skills with and on behalf of patients, and with other staff members.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document.
• This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening.

Paramedic

• Possess a current certification as a Paramedic issued by the State of Iowa. Successful Completion of an accredited Paramedic Program
• Possession of current State of Iowa driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• BLS certification prior to the end of orientation and/or working independently.
• ACLS & PALS certification within 6 months and prior to working independently.
• Mandatory dependent adult & child abuse education certification.
• MOAB/ De-escalation training within the first six months of hire when available
• Knowledge of basic arrhythmia and 12-Lead interpretation.
• Certification in PHTLS or BTLS preferred.
• Hospital-based ambulance service experience preferred.
• Must maintain driving record acceptable to hospitals insurance carrier.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills: Works closely with patients, families, peers, supervisors, physicians, and other health team members.
• Strong communication skills with and on behalf of patients, and with other staff members.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document.
• This position requires successful completion of a Physical Capacity Profile screening.

Apply online at www.vandiestmc.org under "Careers" link at bottom of page.

Questions please contact Human Resources at 515-832-7711.