EMT

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center: Full-Time (72 Hours Biweekly)

Provides direct patient care prior to and during transport for all patient populations including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, guided by protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess patients with medical conditions and accurately document findings in the patient record.

• Prioritize and anticipate patients' needs; develop and implement individualized plans of care.

• Administer interventions in accordance with established protocols and document patients' responses to treatment.

• Continuously evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary, documenting all findings and interventions.

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and supplies; perform daily checks and ensure restocking and cleaning of the unit after each mission.

• Operate and demonstrate proficiency in the use of radios and communication systems.

• Assist in the orientation and training of new EMT personnel.

• Operate required vehicles safely and in compliance with position responsibilities.

• Participate in staffing special events as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Iowa.

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

• Valid driver's or chauffeur's license required. Must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years old, and meet eligibility to drive per Iowa state law.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire. Acceptable certifications include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

• Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three 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