Paramedic (PRN)

As a member of the interdisciplinary team contributes professional emergency/non-emergency paramedic knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families in the pre-hospital and emergency room settings. Maintains proficiency in knowledge and skills as described by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services Scope of Practice.

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Position Accountabilities/Duties:

Proficient in driving the ambulance in emergent and non-emergent situations.

Maintains ambulance cleanliness and restocking of supplies at all times.

Performs patient assessment and initiates care using standing orders within their scope of practice in the pre-hospital setting taking primary care of patients when appropriate by utilizing critical thinking in making independent judgements.

When not using standing orders follows the direction of the physician or physician designee by telephone or radio communications.

Assesses the needs of patients and families providing appropriate teaching and make the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.

Delivers high quality care utilizing the paramedic process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the emergency department in accordance with estabilished policies procedures and standards of care.

Guides other EMTs in the delivery of quality patient care.

Works cooperatively with law enforcement and fire departments at scenes.

Works side by side with other EMS personnel nursing staff and physicians as part of the care team in the emergency room.

Promptly completes documentation of prehospital patient care reports within 24 hours per Iowa Code to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.

Promptly completes documentation in the patients EPIC chart to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.

Development & Education:

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance the EMS practice.

Maintains continuing education to support renewal every two years.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Attends monthly staff meetings and training and serves on committees.

Assists with performance improvement and the collection compilation and reporting of data as directed.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.

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

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA DIA OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Paramedic program.

Critical Care Paramedic endorsement

Experience:

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must possess and maintain a valid clean drivers license

Must possess and maintain current Paramedic licensure in good standing.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS and PALS certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office-basic computer skills

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Information about Jones Regional Medical Center - Anamosa IA

Jones Regional Medical Center has been named 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare

Overview

All private rooms

Three major trauma rooms with an additional four exam rooms

State-of-the-art equipment and lighting

Easy navigation for patients to be evaluated and treated in the ED

Radiology/laboratory services located next to ED for easy testing access

5500 volume Monthly

24/7 RT Lab ER and Radiology

Daytime offerings - Therapy Wound Social Services Counseling Rehabilitation

Great place to have a rural quality of life but have access to larger cities (30-minutes to Cedar Rapids and 45-minutes to Iowa City)

Jones County

Jones County located in the heart of Eastern Iowa along Highway 151 is central to major U.S. markets. Within five hours of Chicago Minneapolis St. Louis Madison and Omaha with easy access to the crossroads of America Interstates 80 and 35.

Living in Jones County

Easy highway access to major shopping/entertainment in Cedar Rapids

Just 45 minutes from Iowa City

Growing trail system for walking and biking

Museums including the National Motorcycle Museum and the Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum

State and local parks for camping and recreation

Two new aqua parks

Numerous golf courses

Home of the Jones County Fair the 3rd largest county fair in the state of Iowa.