Paramedic 1.0 FTE

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• **FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 1.00 / 40 / 1st/2nd Shift (United States of America)2 consecutive 12hr shifts.
• Every 3rd day.
• **PRIMARY FUNCTIONS** Provides care to sick and injured patients in pre-hospital settings.
• May provide care to patients having more complex medical or trauma problems in extenuating circumstances.
• Possesses broad-based clinical skills including communication, mentoring, advocacy, critical thinking, accountability for self, peers and staff and assisting in maintaining a healthy work environment.
• **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** 1.
• Emergency Patient Care: Administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician, and within Iowa EMS Scope of Practice guidelines.
• * Airway/ventilation/oxygenation * Assisted medications - patient's * Cardiovascular/circulation * Immobilization * IV initiation/maintenance/fluids * Medication administration - routes Miscellaneous 2.
• Hospital Patient Care: Provides patient care in hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician, and within Iowa EMS Scope of Practice guidelines.
• * Airway/ventilation/oxygenation * Assisted medications - patient's * Cardiovascular/circulation * Immobilization * IV initiation/maintenance/fluids * Medication administration - routes * Assists with 12 lead EKG recordings.
• Respiratory Therapy Care: Provides patient care in the Respiratory Therapy department as outlined by the Respiratory Therapy department's policies and procedures.
• All procedures must be done on order of a physician or physician designee.
• * Administers bronchodilator medications via handheld nebulizer.
• Assists respiratory therapy personnel as needed.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all ambulance equipment and vehicles, including the completion of daily vehicle checks.
• Maintains department living quarters, performing cleaning duties daily 6.
• Completes all reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists within the department as requested: * With administrative duties.
• Serves on departmental committees as assigned by Manager.
• Promotes and maintains a positive working relationship, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
• **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Education, Experience, and Training * Must be a graduate of an accredited Paramedic program and possess valid Iowa Paramedic certification; OR meet the requirements to be an RN Exempt Paramedic as specified by the State of Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services.
• * Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
• * Previous experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• * Must have thorough knowledge of emergency care equipment, vehicle operation and maintenance, and advanced Paramedic procedures.
• * Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.
• Job specific systems are also required.
• * Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Physical Requirements * Sitting - Approximately 25% of shift.
• * Standing- Approximately 50% of shift.
• * Walking - Approximately 50% of shift.
• * Lifting - Approximately 50 pounds.
• Must use, and require others to use, when in hospital and/or pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
• * Twisting - Infrequent.
• * Bending - Moderate.
• * Squat/Kneel - Approximately 25% of shift.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care or satisfaction.
• **WORK ENVIRONMENT** 1.

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