Lead Paramedic

Job Title

Delivers timely and effective critical care paramedic level emergency medical care to patients of all ages in both emergency and non-emergency situations, ensuring stabilization and/or resuscitation as needed due to illness or injury. Responds to ambulance calls, follows established system protocols and NIMS standards for scene management, and accurately document all care provided. When available, assists in the Emergency Department by performing advanced airway management, medication administration, and assists with delegated tasks such as assessments, vital signs, IV initiation, ECGs, and documentation, as well as decontamination, cleaning, and restocking of equipment.

Essential Functions

• Rapidly assess patients and provide lifesaving care according to protocol.
• Initiate basic and advanced airway management.
• Provide direct patient care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, including the administration of approved medications.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Operate ambulance safely; transport sick or injured persons while avoiding motions detrimental to patients.
• Cover on-call hours and staff special events as directed to meet departmental needs.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, and timekeeping, as needed.
• Provide shift-to-shift leadership, resolve conflicts, and facilitate smooth operations.
• Perform daily/weekly vehicle and rig checks; maintain, restock and clean unit after each run.
• Manage EMS inventory; maintain pagers, radios and other equipment; report discrepancies and maintenance needs.
• Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.
• Participate in peer review and chart audits.
• Participate in quality monitoring, performance improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with state inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with a current Iowa and/or Illinois Paramedic certification, or an Iowa RN Exemption and/or Illinois PHRN certification, based on role and service area. 3-5 years of experience in providing emergency care with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining positive relationships; leadership experience preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) provider.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provider (preferred).
• Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS) provider (preferred).
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as applicable.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent within 1 year of hire.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.