Emergency Medicine, Paramedic - 50-100% (University Campus)

The Emergency Department is seeking a 50-100% Paramedic, who under direct supervision of an Emergency Department staff physician and/or Emergency Department Nurse Manager/designee will assist with basic emergency patient care services in the Emergency Department.

Duties To Include

• Assists registered nurses and/or LIP’s in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.
• Performs patient care in compliance with the Iowa Department of Public Health Paramedic Scope of Practice related to:
  • Maintaining Airway/Breathing
  • Assessment i. Blood Chemistry Analysis
  • Pharmacological Interventions
  • Emergency Trauma Care i. Cervical Stabilization (manual)
  • Medical/Cardiac Care
• Completes Point Of Care (POC) testing.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Communicates any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition and reports unusual incidents.
• Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Classification Title, Department, Pay Grade, Percent of Time, Schedule, Staff Type, Type of Position

Paramedic (GC65)

Emergency Department

Pay Grade: 10 (

Percent of Time: 50-100% 20-40 hours per week

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour and 8-hour shifts and every other weekend

Staff Type: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Graduation from high school.
• Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association.
• Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of ED or critical care experience (within the last 6 months).
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavior changes.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Customer service experience.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Paramedic
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 10
• Starting Salary Minimum: 48,713.04
• Starting Salary Maximum: 63,496.08

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: John R Hixson
• Contact Email: