EMT

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

MercyOne Des Moines Ambulance

Full-Time (72 Hours Biweekly)

12 Hour Day Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ability to assess patients with medical conditions with findings reflected in the patient record.

• Prioritizes and anticipates patients' needs and develops a plan of care.

• Implements interventions consistent with protocols and documents response to treatment.

• Provides ongoing evaluation, altering the treatment plan as needed. Documents findings and interventions.

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Checks medical equipment and supplies on a daily basis. Restocks and cleans unit after each mission.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.

• Certified as an EMT in the State of Iowa.

• One year recent experience functioning as an EMT-B providing direct patient care preferred.

• Valid driver's/Chauffeurs License required. Must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years of age, and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.

• Basic Life Support certified within three months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.

Our Commitment

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran