Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT (AEMT), or Paramedic

UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital

Department: Ground Ambulance
Shift: Full-Time | 24-Hour Shift every 3 days
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Are you passionate about making a real impact in your community? Marshalltown Hospital Emergency Medical Services is seeking a driven EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic to join our exceptional team. Our service operates a fleet of seven ambulances and one SUV, providing critical 911 emergency response throughout Marshall County and portions of Jasper and Grundy Counties. We also provide interfacility transport services for several UnityPoint Health locations.

With more than 7,000 calls and incidents each year, you'll encounter a wide variety of patients and situations, offering opportunities to build your skills while making a meaningful difference every day. Our ambulances are equipped with advanced technology, including the Stryker Power-LOAD System, Zoll cardiac monitors, LUCAS CPR devices, and Parapac ventilators.

We have the equipment, the support, and the teamwork to help you succeed—now we need compassionate, dedicated professionals like you to help us continue delivering outstanding emergency care to the communities we serve. If you're ready to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate prehospital medical care.
• Adapts and adjusts the patient’s care plan according to the patient’s needs in the prehospital setting.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the State of Iowa Public Health Department Bureau of EMS and this ambulance service.
• Must be able to transport a behavioral health patient utilizing an ambulance or secure car.

EMT Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid chauffer’s driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Current Iowa certification as an EMT.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Advanced EMT Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid chauffer’s driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Current certification as Iowa Advanced-EMT.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Paramedic Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course.
• Valid Iowa Chauffeur’s License.
• Current certification at EMT-PM level is required.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.