Paramedic Scott Blvd Laboratory & Urgent Care 60

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 60% Paramedic (24 hours per week) to our Scott Blvd Laboratory and Walk-In Clinics. UI Walk-in Clinics provide care to try to save our patients a trip to the emergency room. Our Urgent Care Paramedics are responsible to assess a wide variety of patients from newborn to geriatric and ensures patient care standards are met and provides access to additional care options not normally found at your traditional walk-in clinic including X-rays IV fluids and stitches. This position is part of a dynamic and fast paced environment rich with opportunities for learning and growth. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork between multiple disciplinary teams to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients. Were open evenings weekends and even some holidays. This position will mainly support our Scott Blvd location however could float to other clinic locations based on clinical need/hours.

This position comes with the University of Iowas full comprehensive benefit packageincluding generous employer contributions into retirement plans paid vacation and sick leave and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking!

Department Summary:

Under supervision of NM/ANM (Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager) and Medical Director of Urgent Care and also receives functional supervision from APPs (Advanced Practice Provider) and functions as a member of the urgent care team. Performs technical patient care and related clerical functions in the Urgent Care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Staff will support our Urgent Care Clinics and will float to multiple locations based on staffing need.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis blood tests etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids. Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens. Performs or may direct performance of data entry labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.
• Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
• Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Operates calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
• Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise. Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
• Responds to or may direct response to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens. Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
• Assists registered nurses medical assistants and LIPs in the delivery of patient care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Performs patient care related to oxygen therapy and monitoring cardiac monitoring (acquiring and interpreting 12-lead EKGs cardioversion and defibrillation) vital signs specimens (i.e. blood urine or sputum) and properly packaging and sending to specimen control.
• Initiates IVs.
• Under the functional supervision of the APP administers routine oral rectal sublingual nasal topical otic Ophthalmic inhalation intraosseous and injectable medications not including high alert medications as designated by UI Health Care policy.
• Administers ACLS emergency IV medications and non-emergent IV medications.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Notifies APP of any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition report unusual incidents complaints or concerns to Clinic Manager or designee as appropriate.
• Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

WECARE Core Values:

• Welcoming- We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard that promotes the dignity of our patients trainees and employees and allows all to thrive in their health work research and education.
• Excellence- We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare education and research.
• Collaboration- We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems providers and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability- We behave ethically act with fairness and integrity take responsibility for our own actions and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect-We create an environment where every individual feels safe valued and respected supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment-We commit to fair access to research health care and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses.
• Ability to perform ACLS procedures.
• Ability to perform patient care as delegated.
• Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.
• Ability to complete an assignment under time-sensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
• Ability to complete an assignment and follow-through with a problem to solution within the scheduled period.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City and surrounding clinic locations
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Complete information: of Time: 60% (24 hours per week)

  Schedule:Monday-Friday with variable hours between 9am - 9:30pm; no weekends no holidays no on call; primarily 12-hour shifts

  • This position will cross train to other Urgent Care locations and assist in Check-in/Check-out
  • This position could travel to other locations based on clinical need/hours

  Pay Grade: 10 $29227.82 - 38097.65 at 60% (based on years of experience)

  Location:Iowa City IA (and surrounding cities based on clinical needs/hours)

  Minimum Eligibility Requirements

  • Graduation from high schooland
  • Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Servicesand
  • Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Associationand
  • Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association. (within 60 days of hire)

  Special Qualification

  • Drivers License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards and availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours

  Desirable Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 month experience as a paramedic in an acute care setting.
  • Strong phlebotomy skills
  • Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens
  • Previous EPIC and Beaker experience

  In order to be considered applicantsmust upload resume(under submission relevant materials) thatclearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information please contact

  Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

  The department is triple posting this position Laboratory Technician II/Paramedic/Medical Assistant II and intends to hire one candidate from either the Laboratory Technician II Req # or Paramedic Req # or Medical Assistant II Req # based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

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