Paramedic

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

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 Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Paramedic

As a Paramedic at MercyOne, you will provide professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned as a certified paramedic for all age groups in ground ambulance pre-hospital and hospital environment. Is guided by MercyOne Ambulance protocols or direct medical control.

Essential Functions

• Assess patients with a variety of medical conditions or injuries.
• Prepare patient care reports within 24 hours of completing the ambulance trip.
• Triage, prioritize, and anticipate patients’ needs; develop a plan of care.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and adjust the plan of care as needed. Document findings and interventions.
• Implement interventions according to protocols and document patient responses to treatment.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, checking medical equipment daily and restocking and cleaning the rig after each transport.
• Operate required vehicles safely to perform job duties.
• Provide stand-by EMS services at events.
• Assist with station duties as needed.
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Mentor students affiliated with the School of EMS.
• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department or critical care units when not performing ambulance services duties.
• Assist with difficult peripheral line insertions for hospital in-patients.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Iowa required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three (3) months of hire (American Heart Association).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain within three (3) months of hire (American Heart Association).
• Proof of completion of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training within three (3) months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within three (3) months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years old, and eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations training required within six (6) months of hire.
  
  

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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