Paramedic Cardiovascular Lab 100%- Downtown Campus
University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
$10.00 per hour


GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Nurse Manager, or designee, assists with patient care services.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists registered nurses and/or LIP's in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.

2. Performs patient care in compliance with the Iowa Department of Public Health Paramedic Scope of Practice related to:

a. Maintaining Airway/Breathing

b. Assessment

c. Pharmacological Interventions

d. Emergency Trauma Care

e. Medical/Cardiac Care

3. Completes Point of Care (POC) testing.

4. Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.

5. Communicates any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition and report unusual incidents. Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.

6. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and ability to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) procedures.

2. Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.

3. Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses.

4. Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes, and forms.

5. Ability to perform patient care as delegated.

6. Ability to transport monitored patients.

7. Ability to use a computer.

8. Ability to maintain and stock inventory.

9. Ability to alter work schedule to meet unit/patient needs.

10. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

11. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients and the public.

12. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

13. Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.

Percent of Time:100%

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0600-1430, Takes call on a rotating schedule overnights, weekends and Holidays. Must have response time of 20-30 minutes to the hospital for on call.

Location: Cardiovascular Lab

Pay Grade: 10

Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan

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

• For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduation from high school, and

2. Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and

3. Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, and

4. Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Paramedic
  • Appointment Type: Merit
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 10
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 47956.48
  • Starting Salary Maximum: 62481.76
Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
  • Contact Email: emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu



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