The Emergency Department is seeking a 50-100% 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.

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.

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Classification Title: Paramedic (GC65)
Department: Emergency Department
Pay Grade: 10 (https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix)
Percent of Time: 50-100% 20-40 hours per week
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour and 8-hour shifts and every other weekend
Staff Type: Merit
Type of Position: Regular

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, 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, 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:

• Minimum of one year of ED or critical care experience (within the last 6 months)

• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavior changes

• Strong written communication skills

• Customer service experience

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter clearly addressing how the required and desired qualifications of this position have been met. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 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.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact UIHC-EMS-HR@healthcare.uiowa.edu or john-hixson@uiowa.edu