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Johnson County Iowa EMT Apprentice in Iowa City, Iowa
EMT Apprentice
Salary
$16.75 Hourly
Location
Iowa City, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
00783
Department
Ambulance
Opening Date
05/17/2024
Closing Date
6/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Definition & Duties
Under the supervision of the Ambulance Director, the Assistant Director, Education Supervisor or Field Supervisor, receives on-the-job training and job-related education to provide EMT level patient care in accordance with the ambulance service protocols and under the direction of the medical control physician or physician designee. Assist assigned mentor (management member/Field Training Officer) with EMT duties and follow instruction as entry-level trainee.
Knowledge of & Ability to
EMS and the operations of an advanced ambulance service
EMT level pre-hospital medical care standards
County roads, landmarks, use of maps and route planning
Traffic laws and regulations in the State of Iowa
Safe work practices and emergency vehicle operations
English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and vocabulary
Ability to:
Be detail-oriented and accurate while performing duties
Operate an emergency vehicle safely in all weather conditions
Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of information as appropriate
Keep accurate records and reports
Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
Interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals, supervisors, department heads and members of the public
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Use a computer for the purpose of data entry, word processing, presentations, email and Internet
Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, photo copiers and multi-line telephones
Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication
Receive and transmit messages via a two-way radio
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Organize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely, in oral and written form
Handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
Lift, move, carry, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds
Sit, squat, kneel, crawl, jump, twist, reach, bend, stoop, stand, and step into and out of an ambulance
Endure exposure to adverse weather conditions and terrains while conducting field work
Handle potential exposure to harmful blood and body fluids, infectious disease, harmful chemicals and drugs
Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse
Have sufficient vision which permits light to moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hard copy forms
Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations
Work flexible schedule and be on-call as assigned
Minimum Education, Training & Experience & Special Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent.
Special requirements: Must pass background check. Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage. Safe driving record.
Employee Benefits
The following is a summary of benefits for full-time, non-bargaining County employees. Benefits, privileges and duties for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary depending on specific contract provisions.
Compensation
Employees serve a six-month probationary period and are eligible for meritorious performance compensation increases based upon performance evaluations. Across the board compensation increases are considered by the Board of Supervisors, and are made effective July 1 annually.
Vacation
During 1st through 4th years: 3 working weeks
During 4th through 9th years: 4 working weeks
During 9th through 19th years: 5 working weeks
During 19th or later years: 6 working weeks
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year plus 2 personal holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Juneteenth
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day and day after
Christmas
Floating Christmas holiday
Sick Leave
Accrues at the rate of 18 days per year on a per-pay period basis to a maximum accrual of 120 days. After accumulation of 90 sick days, employees may convert sick leave to vacation on a 4:1 basis.
Parental Leave
A paid two-week (80 hour) paid parental leave is provided to full-time benefit eligible parents to allow for child bonding time. This includes child's birth, adoption, placement in the home or court appointed guardianship.
Wellness Program
Voluntary wellness activities, screenings, educational opportunities and incentives are offered throughout the year for employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their families may contact Synchrony for free EAP counseling and referral services.
Health Care Coverage
Eligible employees may elect health care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is the third party administrator for this self-funded plan
PPO with 90/10 in-network and 80/20 out-of-network co-insurance; $275 deductible single or $550 deductible family; $1000 out-of-pocket maximum single or $2000 out -of-pocket maximum family
Single coverage is $32/month for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is $112.00/month.
Dental Care Coverage
Eligible employees may elect dental care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the County and employee.
Vision Care Coverage
Eligible employees may elect vision care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the County and employee.
Flexible Spending
Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket health, dental and vision expenses that are not reimbursable through another source. Employees may also set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses.
Life Insurance
Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. Coverage is 1 times annualized compensation rounded up to the nearest thousand in group term life insurance and AD&D. Max covered salary $100,000.
*Supplemental Life Insurance
The County offers to all benefit-eligible employees additional life insurance coverage that may be purchased for employees, spouses and children at guarantee basis.
Long-Term Disability
Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. County provides up to 2 years of long term disability coverage at 66 2/3% of the employees wages as a result of injury, sickness or pregnancy; employees may opt to purchase additional coverage.
IPERS
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System is a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan designed to supplement both Social Security and private savings. Non law-enforcement employees contribute 6.29% and the County contributes 9.44%.
Deferred Compensation (457)
A deferred compensation plan is offered that provides tax advantages and an additional means in which to save for retirement with an easy payroll deduction. Employees may select from several companies offering deferred compensation. The County will match up to $40/biweekly, and employees are vested on day 1.
Discounted Bus Pass
Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit for commuting to/from their jobs as Johnson County employees. Bus pass availability is subject to available funds and continuation of the program.
Johnson County is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and elderly are encouraged to apply.
Agency
Johnson County
Address
913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240
Phone
319-356-6003
Website
https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/
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