Paramedic / EMT-B

Join Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics as a PRN Paramedic/EMT-B and kick-start your career in a dynamic environment where innovation meets compassionate care. This onsite position offers you the chance to apply your skills in real-world scenarios, making a meaningful impact on patient lives while working alongside experienced professionals. With a competitive pay range from $17.16 to $36.54 per hour depending on experience and license level, this role provides financial growth while you gain invaluable hands-on experience in an energetic and customer-centric atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity and excellence.

Your role contributes directly to the safety and well-being of our community, ensuring every day is a chance to solve problems and provide empathetic care to those in need. You will be provided great benefits such as Competitive Salary, IPERS, and 457b or 457b Roth. Come join a high-performance culture dedicated to delivering exceptional service in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Who are we? An Introduction

For more than 60 years, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics has been a supportive, helpful neighbor in the community we all love. Though we have expanded our services and specialties while upgrading our technology and facilities, you will find we have kept our personalized, family-focused approach to healthcare alive and well. Learn more about our patients and services in our most recent newsletter Keeping You Well.

Your day to day as a Paramedic/EMT-B

As a PRN Paramedic/EMT-B at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics, you will deliver holistic care that encompasses clinical interventions, coordination of services, and comprehensive patient and family education. Under the guidance and supervision of experienced professionals, you will be responsible for providing quality care to patients of all ages, ensuring that their diverse needs are met with empathy and respect. In this role, you will perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties, allowing you to engage with patients in meaningful ways while supporting their journey toward health and recovery. Your commitment to excellence and customer-centricity will shine through as you contribute to a seamless healthcare experience.

Would you be a great Paramedic/EMT-B?

To excel as a PRN Paramedic/EMT-B at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics, you will need to possess a blend of technical skills and interpersonal attributes. A valid Iowa Advanced EMT or Paramedic Certification is essential, along with maintaining ongoing education and certifications from the IDPH Bureau of EMS, including Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation within one year of hire. A current Iowa Driver’s License is required, and PHTLS certification is preferred. Clinical knowledge is crucial for performing quality patient care duties effectively. You must be proficient in reading, writing, and following both written and oral instructions, while also demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning within your scope of practice.

Strong customer service skills, empathy, tact, and kindness are vital for building rapport with patients and families. Additionally, the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members will be essential for success in this role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Advanced EMT or Paramedic Certification
• Current State of Iowa Advanced EMT /Paramedic Certification
• Must maintain certification and education requirements with IDPH Bureau of EMS
• Must maintain Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (paramedic)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (paramedic) upon hire and Neonatal Resuscitation (paramedic) certification within 1 year of hire. Current Iowa Driver’s License. PHTLS certification preferred
• Must have clinical knowledge necessary to competently perform quality patient care duties as defined in job responsibilities and as appropriate for level of certification; Must be able to read, write, and follow written or oral instructions; Must maintain knowledge and skills in all areas within scope of practice; Must demonstrate strong customer service skills display a high degree of empathy tact and kindness toward others have ability to communicate well and work effectively with others and be a team player
• National Registry Advanced EMT/Paramedic Certification

Ready to join our team?

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

Post-offer, pre-employment fit-for-duty assessment required, as well as Influenza vaccination.