The Emergency Department is seeking a 60-90% 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 LIP’s 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: 60-90%
Schedule: Rotating days off each week, shifts will rotate between days, evenings, and nights
Location: North Liberty, IA
Pay Grade: 10 (https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix)

Benefit 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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