Paramedic

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center

Part-time: 1 - 24 hour shift every other week

POSITION PURPOSE:

Delivers timely and effective paramedic level emergency medical care to patients of all ages in both emergency and non-emergency situations, ensuring stabilization and/or resuscitation as needed due to illness or injury. Responds to ambulance calls, follows established system protocols and NIMS standards for scene management, and accurately document all care provided. When available, assists in the Emergency Department by performing advanced airway management, medication administration, and assists with delegated tasks such as assessments, vital signs, IV initiation, ECGs, and documentation, as well as decontamination, cleaning, and restocking of equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

2. Patient Care

• Rapidly assess patients and provide lifesaving care according to protocol.
• Initiate basic and advanced airway management.
• Provide direct patient care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the Paramedic scope of practice, including the administration of approved medications.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

3. Transport & Operations

• Operate ambulance safely; transport sick or injured persons while avoiding motions detrimental to patients.
• Cover on-call hours and staff special events as directed to meet departmental needs.

4. Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform daily/weekly vehicle and rig checks; maintain, restock and clean unit after each run.
• Manage EMS inventory; maintain pagers, radios and other equipment; report discrepancies and maintenance needs.

5. Documentation & Quality

• Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must possess a comprehensive understanding of the Paramedic scope of practice, including all clinical procedures, patient care standards, and legal/regulatory requirements governing emergency medical services. This knowledge should encompass state and local protocols, documentation standards, infection control practices, and the ability to apply these principles effectively in both pre-hospital and hospital settings. Additionally, the Paramedic should demonstrate proficiency in recognizing limitations of the role and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

3. Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with a current Iowa Paramedic (PM) certification, or an Iowa RN Exemption or Illinois PHRN certification, based on role. (MercyOne Genesis - current Paramedic (PM) license in either Iowa or Illinois is required at the time of hire. A secondary PM license for the other state must be obtained within 120 days of the hire or transfer date.)

4. Maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.

5. National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).

6. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

7. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

8. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider.

9. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provider (preferred).

10. Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS) provider (preferred).

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.