Paramedic

Paramedic

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1.00 / 40 / 1st/2nd Shift (United States of America) 24-hr Shift Every 3rd day rotation.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Provides care to sick and injured patients in pre-hospital settings. May provide care to patients having more complex medical or trauma problems in extenuating circumstances. Possesses broad-based clinical skills including communication, mentoring, advocacy, critical thinking, accountability for self, peers and staff and assisting in maintaining a healthy work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Emergency Patient Care: Administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician, and within Iowa EMS Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Airway/ventilation/oxygenation
• Assisted medications – patient's
• Cardiovascular/circulation
• Immobilization
• IV initiation/maintenance/fluids
• Medication administration – routes
• Miscellaneous
• Hospital Patient Care: Provides patient care in hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician, and within Iowa EMS Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Airway/ventilation/oxygenation
• Assisted medications – patient's
• Cardiovascular/circulation
• Immobilization
• IV initiation/maintenance/fluids
• Medication administration – routes
• Assists with 12 lead EKG recordings.
• Miscellaneous
• Respiratory Therapy Care: Provides patient care in the Respiratory Therapy department as outlined by the Respiratory Therapy department's policies and procedures. All procedures must be done on order of a physician or physician designee.
• Administers bronchodilator medications via handheld nebulizer.
• Assists respiratory therapy personnel as needed.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all ambulance equipment and vehicles, including the completion of daily vehicle checks.
• Maintains department living quarters, performing cleaning duties daily
• Completes all reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists within the department as requested:
• With administrative duties.
• Serves on departmental committees as assigned by Manager.
• Promotes and maintains a positive working relationship, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education, Experience, and Training
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Paramedic program and possess valid Iowa Paramedic certification; OR meet the requirements to be an RN Exempt Paramedic as specified by the State of Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services.
• Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
• Previous experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of emergency care equipment, vehicle operation and maintenance, and advanced Paramedic procedures.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Physical Requirements
• Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
• Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
• Walking – Approximately 50% of shift.
• Lifting – Approximately 50 pounds. Must use, and require others to use, when in hospital and/or pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
• Twisting – Infrequent.
• Bending – Moderate.
• Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care or satisfaction.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.
• Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.