Area of Interest
Patient Care
FTE
Hours per pay period
0.6
Department
Ground Ambulance
Shift
24 Hours Per Week - Rotational Shifts
Job ID
179606
Overview
As a member of our interdisciplinary team contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Maintains excellent patient service skills is able to work well under pressure and make quick decisions about patient health. Provides a level of care outlined by the State of Iowa Scope of Practice in accordance to their state EMS certification level and hospital policies and procedures.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter.
Wereproud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 stageyourein.
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 accessto earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoptionassistanceto 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.
Andwe 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
Position Accountabilities
Duties
· Proficient in driving the ambulance in emergent and non-emergent situations.
· Maintains ambulance cleanliness and restocking of supplies at all times.
· Performs patient assessment and initiates care using standing orders within their scope of practice in the pre-hospital setting taking primary care of patients when appropriate by utilizing critical thinking in making independent judgements.
· When not using standing orders follows the direction of the physician or physician designee by telephone or radio communications.
· Guides other EMTs in the delivery of quality patient care.
· Works cooperatively with law enforcement and fire departments at scenes.
· Works side by side with other EMS personnel nursing staff and physicians as part of the care team in the emergency room.
· Promptly completes documentation of prehospital patient care reports within 24 hours per Iowa Code to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
· Promptly completes documentation in the patients EPIC chart to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
Development & Education
· Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance the EMS practice.
· Maintains continuing education to support renewal every two years.
· Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
· Attends monthly staff meetings and training and serves on committees.
· Assists with performance improvement and the collection compilation and reporting of data as directed.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
· Employee maintains current licenses andor certifications required for the position.
· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA DIA OSHA and other federalstate regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs e.g. Medicare and Medicaid regarding fraud waste and abuse.
Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the imme