Paramedic – UI Health Care Quick Care Clinic 90%25

University of Iowa•Cedar Rapids, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Paramedic to work 90% time (36 hours per week) in its Quick Care Clinics. The role supports patients from newborn to geriatric, helps ensure patient care standards are met, and provides access to additional care options. It is part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for learning and growth, using a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to patient care. The position is a regular salaried role based in Iowa City and surrounding clinic locations as clinical needs require, potentially within a two-hour radius. Shifts are primarily 12 hours and may vary based on clinic needs. The schedule is variable between Sunday and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays and no on-call time. The position includes the University of Iowa's benefits package.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Current paramedic certification from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider course completion card.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course completion card, required within 60 days of hire.
Driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Availability to support other clinical locations based on clinical hours and needs.
Knowledge of ACLS procedures.
Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
Knowledge of common emergency drugs, their uses, and usual doses.
Ability to perform ACLS procedures and delegated patient care.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to complete assignments in time-sensitive, highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
Ability to complete assignments and follow problems through to resolution within the scheduled period.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses, medical assistants, and licensed independent practitioners in delivering patient care appropriate to the patient's condition and age.
Provide oxygen therapy and monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and acquire and interpret 12-lead EKGs; perform cardioversion and defibrillation.
Measure vital signs, collect blood, urine, and sputum specimens, and package and send specimens to specimen control.
Initiate IVs, collect venipuncture samples, and perform bedside glucose monitoring.
Assist with hemorrhage control, spinal immobilization, and splinting.
Under the functional supervision of the APP, administer routine oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, optic, ophthalmic, inhalation, intraosseous, and injectable medications, excluding designated high-alert medications and medications requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
Administer ACLS emergency IV medications and non-emergent IV medications.
Provide psychological support to patients and families based on assessed needs.
Notify the APP of pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition, and report unusual incidents, complaints, or concerns to the Clinic Manager or designee as appropriate.
Perform routine clerical tasks related to the duties of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.