Paramedic Ground Transport

Overview

Paramedic

Marshalltown HospitalDepartment: AmbulanceShift/Schedule: Full-Time; 24-hour shift every 3 daysSign-On Bonus: $5,000

Marshalltown Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to join our Ambulance team. In this role, you’ll provide advanced prehospital care, respond to a variety of patient needs, and support patients and families during critical moments.

This is a great opportunity to use your EMS skills in a team-oriented environment that values quick thinking, compassionate care, and strong collaboration across the hospital and emergency response teams.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and prehospital care within established EMS guidelines
• Assess patient needs and adjust care based on condition, setting, and response
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and care team members
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient care
• Safely transport patients, including those requiring behavioral health support
• Maintain ambulance and secure car readiness through routine checks and restocking
• Clean, prepare, and organize vehicles and equipment for emergency response
• Support hospital-based care needs, including appropriate EMS-level procedures
• Assist nursing and emergency department teams as needed

Qualifications

Education:  

• High school diploma or equivalent is required 
• Successful completion of EMS paramedic training from an approved training course is required 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Current certification at EMT-PM level is required.