Paramedic

Mission Cancer & Blood, part of UI Health Care is seeking a Paramedic who under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Nurse Manager, or designee, assists with patient care services

All candidates must apply on the jobs @ UIowa board to be considered further in the application process. Please apply using the following link:

https://uiowa.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/paramedic-mission-cancer-blood-des-moines-49585

Position Responsibilities:

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:

a. Maintaining Airway/Breathing

i. Airway (manual, nasal, oral, multi-lumen, esophageal/tracheal)

ii. BiPAP, CPAP

iii. Bridge Airway Devices

iv. Capnography/ETCO2 (End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide)

v. Chest Tube Monitoring

vi. Endotracheal Intubation (nasal/oral)

vii. Cricothyrotomy – percutaneous

viii. Gastric Decompression (nasogastric or orogastric tube)

ix. Needle Chest Decompression

x. PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) – Therapeutic

xi. Obstruction (direct laryngoscopy/manual)

xii. Oxygen Delivery

xiii. Suctioning (upper airway, tracheobronchial)

xiv. Ventilation (mouth, bag valve, manually triggered)

xv. Ventilatory – Automatic Transport

b. Assessment

i. Blood Chemistry Analysis

ii. Blood Glucose Monitor

iii. Blood Sampling (venous, capillary)

iv. Central Line Monitoring

v. Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry

vi. Electrocardiogram (ECG) (single or multi-lead) Interpretive

c. Pharmacological Interventions

i. Routine Oral, Rectal, Sublingual, Nasal, Topical, Otic, Opthalmic, Inhalation, Intraosseous, Injectable Medications

ii. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Emergency IV mediations

d. Emergency Trauma Care

i. Cervical Stabilization (manual)

ii. Extremity Stabilization (manual)

iii. Extremity Splinting

iv. Eye Irrigation

v. Eye Irrigation – Morgan Lens

vi. Hemorrhage Control

vii. PASG (Pneumatic Antishock Garment)

viii. Spinal Immobilization

e. Medical/Cardiac Care

i. Assisted Delivery

ii. Cardioversion

iii. Carotid Massage

iv. BLS (Basic Life Support) – Manual/Mechanical

v. Defibrillator - Manual/Automated

vi. Transcutaneous Pacing

f. Lab

i. Adhere to strict procedures and practice of safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

ii. Utilize standard procedures to determine positive patient identification.

iii. Verify, complete, and resolve orders in the EMR (electronic medical record).

iv. Complete lab requisition orders and produce appropriate labels for specimen tubes in the LIS (laboratory information system).

v. Obtain blood specimens from patients as required using established blood-drawing techniques.

vi. Centrifuge appropriate tubes to obtain serum/plasma for testing.

vii. Perform moderate complexity or point of care testing following standard operating policies and procedures.

viii. Assist with collection, labeling, and transportation of other laboratory specimens as necessary.

ix. Record results in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

x. Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

• 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: 100%
Schedule: Day Shift
Location: Des Moines, IA, Mission Cancer & Blood

Benefits Highlights:

• 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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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. Mission Cancer Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school, and
• 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:

• Phlebotomy experience preferred

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. For questions or additional information, please contact Brenna Ballo at brenna-ballo@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Des Moines, IA 50309 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50309: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,801 - $71,919