Paramedic

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• Sign On Bonus: $5,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .9

• Department: Med Surg

• Shift: Full Time; Night Shift; 6:45P-7:15 - 3x12 hours shifts per week

• Job ID: 179744

Overview

Paramedic Specialist

Community Memorial Hospital

Shift: Full Time; Night Shift; 6:45P-7:15 - 3x12 hours shifts per week

Will work the Inpatient, Outpatient, Pre/Post/PACU, ED and Infusion

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Community Memorial Hospital is actively seeking a passionate and experienced Paramedic Specialist – Staff Paramedic to bring their skills and compassion to our dynamic care team. In this unique and rewarding role, you'll provide bedside patient care in a variety of settings—including Inpatient, Outpatient, Pre/Post-Op (PACU), Emergency Department (ED), and Infusion—playing a vital role in the care and comfort of our patients.

If you're a dedicated healthcare professional looking to grow your career in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you! Come be part of a community that values your expertise, supports your development, and recognizes the impact you make every shift.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality bedside patient care across multiple hospital units, including Inpatient, Outpatient, Pre/Post/PACU, Emergency Department (ED), and Infusion services.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within scope of Paramedic Specialist practice.

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in coordination with nursing and medical teams.

• Respond promptly to emergency situations, using advanced clinical skills to stabilize and support patients.

• Monitor patient conditions and communicate findings effectively to the interdisciplinary team.

• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC), ensuring timely and clear charting of all care provided.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and adherence to individualized care plans.

• Participate in the development and implementation of patient care protocols and safety measures.

• Maintain required certifications and actively pursue continuing education to remain current in clinical practice.

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• Practice in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of the State of Iowa and the healthcare organization.

• Provide mentoring or orientation support to new staff or students as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Paramedic Specialist Certification Required

• Graduate from an accredited school

• Current certification in the state of Iowa

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• 3 yrs of experience preferred

• BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP & TNCC – (preferred) and required per certification after hire if not already certified

• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, priority setting, problem solving, and organizational skills

• Possess adequate computer knowledge and skills - not limited to the following (Word, Excel, EPIC) preferred

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds