UnityPoint-St Luke's

Full-Time Weekend Package

Mid-Shift

$5,000 Sign On Bonus to Qualified applicants!

As a Paramedic in a hospital setting, you will deliver Advanced Life Support (ALS) care while working under the direction of a nurse and/or physician. This role plays a vital part in providing high-quality, compassionate care that supports positive patient and family experiences. 

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.

• Provide high-quality patient care in a hospital setting under the direction of a nurse or physician  
• Monitor vital signs, recognize changes, and communicate with the care team  
• Complete accurate and timely patient documentation  
• Assist with patient triage, stabilization, and transport  
• Maintain and stock emergency equipment; ensure readiness at all times  
• Respond to in-hospital emergencies and rapid response calls  
• Follow all safety, infection control, and hospital protocols while delivering excellent patient service 

Education:  

• High School diploma or equivalent is required 

• Successful completion of EMS Paramedic training from an approved training course is required 

• PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization) course is preferred 

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) is preferred; TNCC is required for the Des Moines Market within 1 year of hire 

Experience:  

• Previous EMS experience is preferred 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Required upon hire: 

• Emergency Medical Tech- Paramedic (in state(s) where providing care) 

• Required within 60 days of hire: 

• Certified Basic Life Support  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support 

• Pediatric Cardiac Life Support 

• Required within 90 days of hire: 

• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 

• Management of Aggressive Behavior Training 

• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (in state(s) where providing care) 

• Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (in state(s) where providing care) 

• Preferred: 

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons 

• Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI, DWI, or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past five years 

• No record of reckless driving, careless driving, speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit, fleeing or eluding a police officer, chemical test refusal, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after revocation or suspension, or passing a stopped school bus in the last five years 

• Certified Paramedic through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians 

• Prehospital Trauma Life Support