Critical Care Professional - Paramedic

UnityPoint Health • Rock Island, IL

85d

About The Position

The Critical Care Paramedic provides comprehensive, compassionate and quality care for patients in the ICU. Care is provided in conjunction with, and under the direction of the ICU nurse and/or ICU Physician and under the delegated practice scope of the UnityPoint Health EMS System and System Medical Director. The Critical Care Paramedic promotes a positive image of UnityPoint Health. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient/family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients to families.

Requirements

• Completion of a paramedic program with a valid Illinois or Iowa License
• Minimum of 1 year of field experience in a paramedic-based service
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement - EMS

Responsibilities

• Administers care to ill or injured patients in the hospital environment according to established standards of care, protocols and/or physician orders under the direction of the ICU nurse and/or ICU physician within Trinity’s policies, legal limitations, and paramedic scope of practice.
• Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient’s care.
• Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current practice standards in emergency medical services, as well as the hospital setting.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psycho/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Interacts effectively, confidentially, and cooperatively with patient, families, physicians, and pre-hospital, and hospital personnel regarding patient care.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed