What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Cedar Rapids Urgent Care 90% position at Cedar Rapids Urgent Care 90% - Jobs@UIOWA Careers?
The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered 90% Paramedic (36 hours per week) to work in our Urgent Care Clinic in Cedar Rapids. Our Urgent Care Paramedics are responsible to assess a wide variety of patients from 6 months to geriatric and ensures patient care standards are met. 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. Standard shifts will be 3 / 12 hours but shifts could vary based on clinic need.
This position comes with a FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE and offers FREE on-site parking!
Duties to include:
Under supervision of NM/ANM (Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager) and Medical Director of Urgent Care and also receives functional supervision from APP’s (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.
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Assists registered nurses, medical assistants, and LIPs in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.
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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.
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Initiates IVs and venipuncture samples as well as bedside glucose monitoring.
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Assists with hemorrhage control, spinal immobilization and splinting.
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Under the functional supervision of the APP administers routine oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, otic, Opthalmic, inhalation, intraosseous and injectable medications, not including “high alert” medications as designated by UIHC policy. Also, not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment. Administers ACLS emergency IV medications and non-emergent IV medications.
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Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
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Notifies APP of any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition; report unusual incidents, complaints or concerns to Clinic Manager or designee, as appropriate.
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Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
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Other duties as assigned.
WE CARE 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 - 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 are committed to ensuring that UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity – which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability and perspective –feel safe, seen, and valued.
- Excellence - We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education and health
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Knowledge of ACLS procedures.
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Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
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Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses.
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Ability to perform ACLS, procedures.
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Ability to perform patient care as delegated.
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Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.
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Ability to complete an assignment under time-sensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
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Ability to complete an assignment and follow-through with a problem to solution within the scheduled period.
Percent of Time: 90% (36 hours per week)
Schedule: Work hours will be accomplished between 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM, rotating weekend & holiday's, travel required to other clinics as needed.
- Availability to provide support to outreach clinics within a 2-hour radius required. Fleet Car provided. Paid drive time.
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Pay Grade: 10 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
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Graduation from high school, and
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Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and
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Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, and
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Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
Special Qualification:
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Driver’s License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards
Desirable Qualifications
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Minimum 6-month experience as a paramedic in an acute care setting.
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1 - 3 years of pediatric experience.
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. 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 candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer-L-Allen@uiowa.edu.