Emergency Medical Technician Trainee-Pathways

Overview

Turn Your Career Goals into Action - Become an EMT!

Ready to take the next step in your career with UnityPoint Health? The EMT Career Pathways Program can help you build new skills, earn your EMT credentials and grow your career - all with support along the way.

Through UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ partnership with Des Moines Area Community College, eligible team members may receive assistance with:

• EMT program tuition costs
• Time away from work to complete the program

Your next career chapter could start here. Explore the EMT Career Pathways Program and take the first step toward making an even greater impact in the communities we serve.

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

• Candidates selected will receive a supplemental income equivalent to a 0.5 FTE (20 hrs/week). If applicable, participants will work a 0.4-0.5 FTE (16-20 hrs/week) to keep their total FTE whole at a 1.0 (full-time, benefit eligible status).
• After completing the program, participants must remain at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines for 1 year upon completion of the DMACC EMT program.
• Program length: 16 weeks

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent Required.

Work Experience:

At least 6 months experience in a patient facing role preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

EMT Basic Upon Hire.

Basic Life Support Certification Healthcare Provider Level Upon Hire.

Valid Driver’s License For communting to clinical sites Upon Hire.