Paramedic - Mission Cancer + Blood (Des Moines)

Paramedic - Mission Cancer + Blood (Des Moines)

Mission Cancer & Blood, part of UI Health Care is seeking a Paramedic who under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Nurse Manager, or designee, assists with patient care services. 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
• Pharmacological Interventions
• Emergency Trauma Care
• Medical/Cardiac Care
• Lab
• 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 report unusual incidents.
• Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We're providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow's health care professionals. Together, we're changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Hawkeye community, you'll find a balance of career fulfillment and quality of life.

Percent of Time: 100% Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 40 hours/ week, Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5:30pm Location: Des Moines, IA Mission, Cancer & Blood Pay Grade: 10

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Des Moines, IA
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• 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
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. With additional questions, please reach out to Brenna Ballo (View email address on click.appcast.io)