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Emergency Medical Technician Basic-Emergency Transport

Requisition ID
2025-159795
Category
Patient Care
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Ground EMS
State
IA
FTE
0.9
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Full-Time Days, 36 hours/week or PRN
Work Remotely within the US
No
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits
Sign On Bonus
$5,000

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?    

 

Commitment to our Team – 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.    

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.    

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.     

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.   
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.    
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.   

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Overview

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

 

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.

 

 

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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