Paramedic Emergency Department North Liberty Campus 60
Job Summary
The Emergency Department is seeking a 60% Paramedic who under direct supervision of an Emergency Department staff physician and/or Emergency Department Nurse Manager/designee will assist with basic emergency patient care services in the Emergency Department at the Medical Center North Liberty.
Duties to include:
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
Assessment i. Blood Chemistry Analysis
Pharmacological Interventions
Emergency Trauma Care i. Cervical Stabilization (manual)
Medical/Cardiac Care
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.
Percent of Time: 60% - 24 hours per week
Schedule: Rotating days off each week shifts will rotate between days evenings and nights
Location: North Liberty IA
Pay Grade: 10( 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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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Graduation from high school
Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and
Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association and
Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
Desirable Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year advanced life support field experience as an emergency response paramedic or current ER experience with a history of advanced life support field experience is highly desired.
Prefer applicants with the following certifications:
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Critical care Paramedic (CCP)
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
Prefer applicants with an Associate degree in Paramedic.
Application Details:
Please include a resume withyour submission. 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.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact with any questions.
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