Paramedic

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.45

• Department: Cardiology Clinic

• Shift: 6

• Job ID: 182879

Overview

UnityPoint Health - Cardiology Clinic

RN Diagnostic OR Paramedic

Cedar Rapids, IA

The Diagnostic Nurse/Paramedic provides direct diagnostic patient care services utilizing diagnostic equipment in accordance with those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and has demonstrated competency. This position requires application of clinical, cooperative and independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the variety of technical procedures.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs clinical assessments and diagnostic cardiology procedures, inclusive of medication administration, in accordance to clinic policy and procedure. Applies independent professional judgment to adapt the procedure plan to optimize examination results

• Facilitate diagnostic cardiology patient care services inclusive of testing rendered in cardiopulmonary, ECHO, nuclear, treadmill and procedure room.

• Draft procedural reporting for final physician interpretation. Initiate billing for procedures performed.

• Knowledge base of therapeutic medications and the effects of on medical testing.

• Operate medical equipment including, but not limited to, treadmill systems, EKG machines, vital signs monitor, IV infusion pumps, nebulizer, glucometer, defibrillator, etc.

• Maintain contents of crash cart including testing of defibrillator and oxygen cylinder content.

• The Diagnostic Nurse/Paramedic is alert to potentially hazardous situations and is constantly mindful of the safety and security of the patient.

• Anticipates crisis circumstances and initiates required intervention.

• Respond to and initiate established intervention in Code Blue or other life-threatening circumstances.

• Report and process errors, omissions and incidents promptly in order to communicate unusual occurrence, evaluates need for change in policies or procedures, and assists in planning for prevention.

• Completes and maintains accurate documentation related to the performance of duties.

• Participate in procedure updates and the development of new procedures as needed.

• Participates in laboratory accreditation processes.

• Participates in department quality improvement processes.

• Travel to non-primary clinic location(s) to execute job functions as outlined in the job description.

• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

• Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator and/or Diagnostic Imaging Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Qualifications

Education: · Graduate of a RN/LPN accredited program. · Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic level or equivocal program.) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences

Experience: · Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cardiology. License(s)/Certification(s): · Professional Licensure · BCLS · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS)