Paramedic

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time Mid Shift

11am-11pm and every third weekend

The in-hospital paramedic will work assigned shifts in the Emergency Department. During this time the paramedic will be able to function up to their level of certification in the State of Iowa under the direction of Emergency Department Physicians and Registered Nurses, following existing policies and procedures of the Emergency Department as approved by the Emergency Department Medical Director. The paramedic will also function in the pre-hospital environment transporting patients to and from UnityPoint Health following protocols established by Medical Director. The paramedic will also drive ambulance and follow driving policies approved by IDPH

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

Quality/Performance Improvement

• Supports evidence-based clinical practice and questions the rationale and scientific basis for clinical practice and/or changes in practice.

• Complies with changes in clinical practice and standards.

• Participates in data collection when the opportunity is presented.

• Supports/participates in interpretation of clinical literature and uses to validate and/or change clinical practice.

Communication and Handoffs

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, healthcare team members and other customers. Verbal communication is clear and precise. Written communication is legible, if handwritten, and done in a timely manner using approved abbreviations.

• Computer documentation is done in accordance with hospital and unit policies.

• Real-time documentation is utilized.

• Tools such as SBAR are consistently utilized to assure that critical information is clearly communicated, shared and updated with each handoff. SBAR handoffs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information, patient education needs, goals of care and other quality care measures.

Leadership.

• Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.

• Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance.

• Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role.

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

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Current Paramedic Licensure in the State of Iowa.

Critical Care Paramedic

Experience:

Minimum of three years' experience on a paramedic ground service or related experience.

certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS according to standards of the American Heart Association obtained withing 90 days of hire.

Recent Critical Care Paramedic experience with air or ground EMS service Current.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current Paramedic license in the state of Iowa.

Must obtain NIHSS within 90 days of hire and maintain every two years thereafter.

Completion of four hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually.

Critical Care Paramedic

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The paramedic must be able to function in collaboration with the Emergency Department nurse to provide the best medical attention to the patient.

Skilled in Arrhythmia interpretation

Other:

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop/maintain relationships with patients, coworkers and physicians.

• Area of Interest: Patient Care;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;

• Department: Emergency Department- SLRMC;

• Shift: 11am-``11pm Every 3rd Weekend;

• Job ID: 146839;