OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Job Type: Full-Time | Nights
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends
Your experience matters
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who excels in this role:
• Functions as a team member as an EKG tech, Code 0 team member, Dr. Red (fire) team, Dr. Armstrong (security) team, Hazmat team.
• Takes an assistant role in triage as requested by team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to assist with ED patients from triage to discharge under the direction of the ED physician or RN.
• Performs procedures within their EMS Scope of practice.
• Transports patients to procedures or hospital inpatient units upon admission.
• Participates in precepting EMS students, job shadowing opportunities and public tours to make a positive impression of EMS. Actively demonstrates clinical professionalism while precepting new employees.
• Completes run audits and QA assignments monthly.
• Attends staff meetings, run reviews, mandatory education and participates in committee activities.
• Run report documentation and charge batching
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Certifications: Current valid Class D (Chauffeurs) Iowa driver’s license and current valid Iowa EMT certification as applicable. Must also submit motor vehicle record to People Services department during screening process, Current BCLS, Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificate Experience: (paid or volunteer) as a FR or EMT preferred.
More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC
At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds—national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.
EEOC Statement
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.