What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at UnityPoint Health?
UnityPoint-St. Luke's
Full-Time
7am-7pm
As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Maintains excellent patient service skills, is able to work well under pressure, and make quick decisions about patient health. Provides Advanced Life Support level skills and maintains an advanced skill set.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate prehospital medical care.
- Adapts and adjusts the patient’s care plan according to the patient’s needs in the prehospital setting.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
- Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the State of Iowa Public Health Department Bureau of EMS and this ambulance service.
- Must be able to transport a behavioral health patient utilizing an ambulance or secure car.
Ambulance Maintenance and Readiness
- Documents daily, weekly, and monthly ambulance/secure car checks to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies.
- Prepares the ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness.
In-facility duties
- Performs hospital-based duties such as IV therapy, administration of medications appropriate for individual’s level of EMS certification, intubations, and assists registered nurses in ER and other patient care areas.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Education:
| High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of EMS training from an approved training course. |
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Experience:
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| Previous EMS experience |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| Current certification at EMT-PM level is required.
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Valid Iowa driver’s license for at least three years with an acceptable or clear rating according to the Motor Vehicle Record chart.
· Must have a minimum of two years driving experience with no record of DUI, DWI, or similar alcohol or drug related offenses over the past five years.
· No record of reckless driving, careless driving, speeding over 15 miles above the speed limit, fleeing or eluding a police officer, chemical test refusal, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after revocation or suspension, or passing a stopped school bus in the last five years.
| Current certification in PHTLS, PEARS. Current NREMT certification. Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. |
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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- Area of Interest: Patient Care;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Ground Ambulance;
- Shift: 7a-7p;
- Job ID: 158543;
