Paramedic Ground Transport; Weekend

The Paramedic provides advanced prehospital emergency care, delivering high-quality patient assessment, treatment, and transport services. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary EMS team, using critical thinking and advanced life support skills to respond to emergency situations and support positive patient outcomes.

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 advanced life support (ALS) care in prehospital and transport settings
• Assess, monitor, and treat patients in emergency situations using appropriate clinical judgment
• Administer medications, manage airways, initiate IV/IO access, and perform ECG interpretation
• Safely transport patients while maintaining continuous monitoring and documentation of care
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, medical control, receiving facilities, and team members Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and transport details
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and ambulance readiness at all times
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and continuing education activities

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Paramedic training program required

Experience:

• Previous EMS experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Paramedic certification (state-specific) required upon hire
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within
  60 days
• Mandatory Reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) required within
  90 days
• National Registry Paramedic (NREMT) and/or PHTLS certification preferred