Critical Care Paramedic Full Time Centerville

Trinity Health • Centerville, IA

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About The Position

Centerville MercyOne Full-Time 40 hours weekly (24 hour shift)
Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned and certified as a paramedic, for all age groups in hospital environment. Delivers, implements, and evaluates nursing care to assigned patients under supervision of a registered nurse and is accountable for patient care administered during the shift.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa with Iowa Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement within 2 years of employment. For Critical Care departments, required upon employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served must be obtained within the first 3 months of hire.
• TNCC for ED and Critical Care within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of patients with complex health care needs.
• Completes patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding.
• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided.
• Prepares and administers medications (orally, subcutaneously, intravenously) as ordered and records the administration in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees