Paramedic Ambulance

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Position Purpose: Responds to ambulance calls and provides advanced patient care. Directs cares and provides guidance at scene. Performs vehicle maintenance and assists in the Emergency Room. What you will Do: Conducts an initial and ongoing assessment to gather data relevant to each patient’s needs. Identifies patient care needs and follows protocol. Evaluates outcome of treatment and revises plan as needed. Communicates relevant patient information. Transports sick or injured persons to hospital, or convalescents to destination, avoiding sudden motions detrimental to patients. Performs vehicle maintenance: Checks vehicles and performs maintenance or reports to head mechanic and checks and maintains all equipment within rig and reports discrepancies to manager. Assists in audits and other clinical areas as needed. Participates in public relations and educational activities. Hours/Schedule: 1.0 FTE; 80 hours per pay period; will include a weekend and holiday rotation. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an Iowa Paramedic Course or National Paramedic Course. Certified Iowa Paramedic or RN Exemption Valid IA Class C driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). BLS provider, ACLS, PALS, Mandatory Reporter. (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.) Intermediate language, intermediate math, high reasoning ability. Ability to work with diverse group of people; ability to convey a positive image and build positive relationships with others; ability to work under pressure. Must pass pre-hire physical agility test. Position Highlights and Benefits  We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:   Personalized health, dental & vision insurance plans  Paid time off  Long- and short-term leave  Retirement planning  Life insurance coverage  Ministry/Facility Information: MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.