Paramedic - Cedar Rapids Urgent Care 60%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 60% Paramedic (24 hours per week) to work in their Cedar Rapids Urgent Care Clinics. These clinics provide care to save patients a trip to the emergency room. Urgent Care Paramedics are responsible for assessing a wide variety of patients from newborn to geriatric, ensuring patient care standards are met, and providing access to additional care options not normally found at a traditional walk-in clinic, including X-rays, IV fluids, and stitches. This position is part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities for learning and growth, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork. Clinics are open evenings, weekends, and some holidays. This position will mainly support the Cedar Rapids location but may float to other clinic locations within a two-hour radius based on clinical need and hours. This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package including double-match retirement, paid vacation, and sick leave.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association
Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association (within 60 days of hire)
Special Qualification Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical hours/need
Knowledge of ACLS procedures.
Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses.
Ability to perform ACLS procedures.
Ability to perform patient care as delegated.
Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.
Ability to complete an assignment under time-sensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
Ability to complete an assignment and follow-through with a problem to solution within the scheduled period.

Nice To Haves

Current course completion card in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.
Minimum 6 months experience as a paramedic in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Assists registered nurses, medical assistants, and LIPs in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.
Performs patient care related to oxygen therapy and monitoring, cardiac monitoring (acquiring and interpreting 12-lead EKGs, cardioversion and defibrillation), vital signs, specimens (i.e. blood, urine or sputum) and properly packaging and sending to specimen control.
Initiates IVs and venipuncture samples as well as bedside glucose monitoring.
Assists with hemorrhage control, spinal immobilization and splinting.
Under the functional supervision of the APP administers routine oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, otic, Ophthalmic, inhalation, intraosseous and injectable medications, not including “high alert” medications as designated by UI Health Care policy. Also, not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
Administers ACLS emergency IV medications and non-emergent IV medications.
Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
Notifies APP of any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition; report unusual incidents, complaints or concerns to Clinic Manager or designee, as appropriate.
Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
Other duties as assigned.