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EMT Rural Health Clinic

Catholic Health Initiatives

Bedford, IAJob$17.24–24.35/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.24–24.35/hr
Location
Bedford, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Emergency Medical Technician: IALimited Radiologic Technologist: IABasic Life Support - CPR

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring an EMT Rural Health Clinic. The EMT at CHI Health Mercy Corning provides essential patient care in an outpatient clinic, handling intake duties such as vital signs, medication verification, and specimen collection while adhering to established workflows. The role ensures clean exam rooms, follows safety checklists, and escalates issues, contributing to efficient, high‑quality service and positive patient experiences.

Key focus areas include Perform general patient care following clinic workflows., Assist providers with exams, treatments, testing and specimen collection including phlebotomy., and Demonstrate professional attitude and maintain confidentiality of patient information..

Preferred (not required): Patient Intake, Vital Signs Collection, Allergy Verification, and Medication Verification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient IntakeVital Signs CollectionAllergy VerificationMedication VerificationSpecimen CollectionPhlebotomyWound Cleansing and DressingImmobilizationMedication AdministrationBLS InterventionsAmbulance DrivingPatient ConfidentialitySafety Checklist Completion

Qualifications

High School Graduate General StudiesHigh School GED General StudiesState Approved EMT Training Program GraduateEmergency Medical Technician: IALimited Radiologic Technologist: IABasic Life Support - CPREMS Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our EMT, you will perform essential general patient care, meticulously following established clinic workflows to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery within an outpatient setting.

Every day you will complete comprehensive patient intake duties, including obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, and documenting reasons for visits. You'll also collect and prepare specimens, administer ordered medications and vaccines, clean and sterilize instruments, ensure exam room readiness, and meticulously complete safety checklists, escalating any non-routine issues promptly.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, efficiency, and safety, adeptly managing all intake processes and supporting clinical operations. Your ability to meticulously follow protocols, maintain a clean and stocked environment, and proactively address concerns will be crucial for exceptional patient experiences.

  • Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.

  • Assists healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures, testing and specimen (blood, tissue, sputum, etc.) collection including phlebotomy as directed and ensures appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to the aforementioned acts.

  • Demonstrates a professional attitude and approach with patients, families and all others while ensuring confidentiality of patient and organizational information.

  • Functions within the scope of practice of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) as defined within state regulations including driving the ambulance when needed. Follows the ambulance driving policies, standard operating guidelines (SOGs), and patient care protocols within the scope of practice when engaged in working on the ambulance.

  • Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures, including wound cleansing and dressing, immobilization, and re-assessment of patient condition and status. Under medical direction, EMTs can administer medications within their scope of practice.

  • Provides any and all BLS interventions including but not limited to automatic cardiac defibrillation.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

  • State-approved EMT training program graduate, upon hire and

  • Emergency Medical Technician: IA, upon hire and

  • Limited Radiologic Technologist: IA, within 24 - months and

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • EMS experience

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Corning, our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether it's providing emergency care to a child, detecting a disease early enough to save a patient's life, or restoring a senior citizen's mobility and independence after an injury or fall, CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities, from primary care to oncology.

Pay Range

$17.24 - $24.35 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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