Paramedic DX 1st Shift M-FRadiology North Liberty

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Department of Radiology is seeking a Paramedic that under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) Nurse Manager or designee assists with patient care services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists registered nurses and/or LIPs 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
    • Airway (manual nasal oral multilumen esophageal/tracheal)
    • BiPAP CPAP
    • Bridge Airway Devices
    • Capnography/ETCO2 (EndTidal Carbon Dioxide)
    • Chest Tube Monitoring
    • Endotracheal Intubation (nasal/oral)
    • Cricothyrotomy percutaneous
    • Gastric Decompression (nasogastric or orogastric tube)
    • Needle Chest Decompression
    • PEEP (Positive EndExpiratory Pressure) Therapeutic
    • Obstruction (direct laryngoscopy/manual)
    • Oxygen Delivery
    • Suctioning (upper airway tracheobronchial)
    • Ventilation (mouth bag valve manually triggered)
    • Ventilatory Automatic Transport
  • Assessment
    • Blood Chemistry Analysis
    • Blood Glucose Monitor
    • Blood Sampling (venous capillary)
    • Central Line Monitoring
    • Blood Pressure Pulse Oximetry
    • Electrocardiogram (ECG) (single or multilead) Interpretive
  • Pharmacological Interventions
    • Routine Oral Rectal Sublingual Nasal Topical Otic Opthalmic Inhalation Intraosseous Injectable Medications
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Emergency IV mediations
  • Emergency Trauma Care
    • Cervical Stabilization (manual)
    • Extremity Stabilization (manual)
    • Extremity Splinting
    • Eye Irrigation
    • Eye Irrigation Morgan Lens
    • Hemorrhage Control
    • PASG (Pneumatic Antishock Garment)
    • Spinal Immobilization
  • Medical/Cardiac Care
    • Assisted Delivery
    • Cardioversion
    • Carotid Massage
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) Manual/Mechanical
    • Defibrillator Manual/Automated
    • Transcutaneous Pacing
• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) procedures.
• Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of most common emergency and their uses and usual doses.
• Knowledge of institutional and unit policies processes and forms.
• Ability to perform patient care as delegated.
• Ability to transport monitored patients.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to maintain and stock inventory.
• Ability to alter work schedule to meet unit/patient needs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff students patients and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.
• Ability to complete an assignment under timesensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
• Ability to complete an assignment and followthrough with a problem to solution within the scheduled period.
• Ability to recognize their own errors and those of others and check with appropriate source for clarification of problems.
• Ability to precept EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and Paramedic students.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time:100

Schedule:MondayFridayst Shift. Has calls and holidays.

Location:Radiology

Pay Grade: 10

Merit Pay Plan

Benefits Highlights:

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