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Trinity Health·MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center · Des Moines, IA

EMT

EMS / ParamedicFull time36 hrs/wk · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · 36 h/wk · Full time
RequirementsBLS · Valid driver’s/Chauffeurs License required. · Certified as an EMT in the State of Iowa. · Basic Life Support certified within three months of hire.
EducationHS diploma/GED preferred
Experience1+ years preferred
SourceTrinity Health · posted Sep 27, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Valid driver’s/Chauffeurs License required.
Certifications
✓Certified as an EMT in the State of Iowa.
✓Basic Life Support certified within three months of hire.
✓Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
One year recent experience functioning as an EMT-B providing direct patient care preferred.
Education
High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
Qualifications
✓Must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years of age, and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
✓Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
+MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
591beds
6EMS roles open
Des MoinesIA · 128 mi to Omaha
Pay for this position
Estimated
$36/hr$36/hr · typical EMS pay in Iowa
Typical EMS pay in Iowa
Iowa EMS postings that list paymedian $18.97 – $25.14
$15/hr$40/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Valid driver’s/Chauffeurs License required.
Certifications
✓Certified as an EMT in the State of Iowa.
✓Basic Life Support certified within three months of hire.
✓Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
One year recent experience functioning as an EMT-B providing direct patient care preferred.
Education
High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency.
Qualifications
✓Must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years of age, and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
✓Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.

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About the role

What you’ll do
Ability to assess patientsAbility to assess patients with medical conditions with findings reflected in the patient record
Prioritizes and anticipates patients’Prioritizes and anticipates patients’ needs and develops a plan of care
Checks medical equipment andChecks medical equipment and supplies on a daily basis
Restocks and cleans unitRestocks and cleans unit after each mission
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ANDMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :