Paramedic - Emergency Department - Full Time

Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's
Full-Time
11am-11pm with rotating weekends/holidays
The Emergency Department Technician provides essential clinical and clerical support under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians. This role supports patient care through non-invasive clinical tasks, patient monitoring, transport, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient care environment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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.
Responsibilities

Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized plans of care and optimize patient outcomes
Accurately obtain, monitor, and document vital signs and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Deliver non-invasive clinical and clerical support within the Emergency Department under RN and physician direction
Perform EKGs, assist with patient transport, and support activities of daily living while ensuring patient comfort and dignity
Prepare, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of clinical equipment and treatment areas
Maintain precise, timely documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory standards
Promote a safe, clean, and compliant care environment following infection prevention and safety protocols
Effective clinical communication and strong interdisciplinary teamwork
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with sound judgment
High attention to detail with strong clinical documentation practices
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and service excellence
Qualifications
Education:

~ High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

~ At least one year of clinical experience - Preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Required (Upon Hire or Preferred):

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) certification

Accepted from: Iowa Department of Public Health (IADPH), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WI DHS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days)
Required Within 90 Days of Hire:

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training
Mandatory Reporter Training (as applicable to state of practice):

Child Abuse Reporting (IA and/or IL)
Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting (IA and/or IL)