Paramedic

Trinity Health•Silvis, IL

8d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. The Paramedic Provides the practice and delivery of safe, effective, ethical and culturally competent emergency care to patients of all ages in emergency situations who require stabilization and/or resuscitation as a result of illness or injury. Responsible for overseeing the daily operation when the Manager and/or Charge Medic are not available. This includes support for management of human, fiscal, material and environmental resources in accordance with hospital guidelines, organization/EMS philosophies and in compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Key accountabilities include fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships; making decisions in patient care/triage; ensure smooth shift operations; facilitate a seamless transition for the next shift that includes exchange of essential information; active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities; promote evidence-based practice through research utilization or conduct of practice research. Performs technical procedures according to GMC Ambulance protocols and function within their Scope of Practice in accordance with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of EMS.

Requirements

High school plus additional course work up to 1 year
Basic Life Support
ACLS Training
Licensed Paramedic in IA and Ill.
Valid Driver's License
Less than 1 year experience required.
Routine exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
Personal risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed closely.
The time the employee is exposed to these conditions exceed 70% of their work day.
Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
PALS
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operation when the Manager and/or Charge Medic are not available.
Support for management of human, fiscal, material and environmental resources in accordance with hospital guidelines, organization/EMS philosophies and in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
Fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships.
Making decisions in patient care/triage.
Ensure smooth shift operations.
Facilitate a seamless transition for the next shift that includes exchange of essential information.
Active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.
Promote evidence-based practice through research utilization or conduct of practice research.
Performs technical procedures according to GMC Ambulance protocols and function within their Scope of Practice in accordance with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of EMS.