Paramedic - Surgery Specialty Clinic (50%-100%)
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seeking a 50-100% Paramedic to work in the Surgery Specialty Clinic under direct supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager or designee to assist with patient care services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists clinical team in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.
  
• Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned.
  
• Under the direction of a medical doctor, registered nurse, or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner administers routine oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, inhalation, and injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
  
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
  
• Notifies the Assistant Nurse Manager/designee of any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition; report unusual incidents, complaints or concerns to the Assistant Nurse Manager or designee, as appropriate.
  
• Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 50%-100% | 20 hours per week up to 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Days, M-F, 0800 - 1700

Location: UIHC Main Campus

Rotations: Day shift

Salary: Pay Grade 10 - Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
  
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and
• Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, and
• Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Associatio

Special Qualifications:

• Medical Terminology
  
• Public Contact/Customer Service
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year advanced life support field experience as an emergency response paramedic, or current ER experience with a history of advanced life support field experience.
  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of10calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

References:

• Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
  

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Paramedic
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 10

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rebecca Beggs
• Contact Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

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