Job Information
Great River Health Systems Paramedic | PRN | Henry County EMS in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $25.14 per hour
Job Details:
Scheduled shift: 7a-7a.
Job Description:
Communicates effectively with patients, students, and the public.
Explains care and treatment to patients and their families.
Communicates from field with medical control and allied emergency personnel.
Applies knowledge and skills of emergency pre-hospital care and treatment.
Acts within state of Iowa scope of practice for the Paramedic or EMT level.
Provides basic patient assessment and care including assessment and management of the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulatory status.
Maintains competency in basic and advanced airway skills.
Displays knowledge of dosage, route, indication, and administration of medications.
Completes required skills maintenance and competency standards.
Displays proficiency in vascular access, including IV/IO techniques.
Performs capably and competently under stressful situations. Demonstrates competence during life threatening situations. Correctly interprets individual situations and acts according to protocol. Is calm and decisive in new or stressful situations. Recognizes limitations and seeks help from appropriate sources. Prioritizes patients’ conditions. Triages appropriately and according to protocol during a multi-casualty incident.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Graduation from a Paramedic program.
Possess a current valid Paramedic certification as issued by the IDPH Bureau of EMS.
Continue to obtain necessary CEH requirements.
Possess a current, valid chauffeur license.
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team at hrinfo@greatriverhealth.org (hrinfo@grhs.net)