Paramedic - Mission Cancer + Blood (Des Moines)

Mission Cancer & Blood, part of UI Health Care is seeking a Paramedic who under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Nurse Manager, or designee, assists with patient care services.

Duties to include:

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

                                                               i.            Airway (manual, nasal, oral, multi-lumen, esophageal/tracheal)

                                                              ii.            BiPAP, CPAP

                                                             iii.            Bridge Airway Devices

                                                             iv.            Capnography/ETCO2 (End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide)

                                                              v.            Chest Tube Monitoring

                                                             vi.            Endotracheal Intubation (nasal/oral)

                                                           vii.            Cricothyrotomy – percutaneous

                                                          viii.            Gastric Decompression (nasogastric or orogastric tube)

                                                             ix.            Needle Chest Decompression

                                                              x.            PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) – Therapeutic

                                                             xi.            Obstruction (direct laryngoscopy/manual)

                                                            xii.            Oxygen Delivery

                                                          xiii.            Suctioning (upper airway, tracheobronchial)

                                                          xiv.            Ventilation (mouth, bag valve, manually triggered)

                                                            xv.            Ventilatory – Automatic Transport

b.        Assessment

                                                               i.            Blood Chemistry Analysis

                                                              ii.            Blood Glucose Monitor

                                                             iii.            Blood Sampling (venous, capillary)

                                                             iv.            Central Line Monitoring

                                                              v.            Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry

                                                             vi.            Electrocardiogram (ECG) (single or multi-lead) Interpretive

c.        Pharmacological Interventions

                                                               i.            Routine Oral, Rectal, Sublingual, Nasal, Topical, Otic, Opthalmic, Inhalation, Intraosseous, Injectable Medications

                                                              ii.            ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Emergency IV mediations

d.        Emergency Trauma Care

                                                               i.            Cervical Stabilization (manual)

                                                              ii.            Extremity Stabilization (manual)

                                                             iii.            Extremity Splinting

                                                             iv.            Eye Irrigation

                                                              v.            Eye Irrigation – Morgan Lens

                                                             vi.            Hemorrhage Control

                                                           vii.            PASG (Pneumatic Antishock Garment)

                                                          viii.            Spinal Immobilization

e.        Medical/Cardiac Care

                                                               i.            Assisted Delivery

                                                              ii.            Cardioversion

                                                             iii.            Carotid Massage

                                                             iv.            BLS (Basic Life Support) – Manual/Mechanical

                                                              v.            Defibrillator  - Manual/Automated

                                                             vi.            Transcutaneous Pacing

f.         Lab

                                                             i.            Adhere to strict procedures and practice of safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

                                                             ii.            Utilize standard procedures to determine positive patient identification.

                                                             iii.            Verify, complete, and resolve orders in the EMR (electronic medical record).

                                                           iv.            Complete lab requisition orders and produce appropriate labels for specimen tubes in the LIS (laboratory information system).

                                                              v.            Obtain blood specimens from patients as required using established blood-drawing techniques.

                                                             vi.            Centrifuge appropriate tubes to obtain serum/plasma for testing.

                                                           vii.            Perform moderate complexity or point of care testing following standard operating policies and procedures.

                                                          viii.            Assist with collection, labeling, and transportation of other laboratory specimens as necessary.

                                                             ix.            Record results in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

                                                              x.            Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

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.

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We’re providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow’s health care professionals. Together, we’re changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.
Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

As part of the Hawkeye community, you’ll find a balance of career fulfillment and quality of life. Join us in working together to make all of Iowa better

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/ week, Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5:30pm

Location: Des Moines, IA Mission, Cancer & Blood

Pay Grade: 10 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans

Benefits Highlights:

·       Regular salaried position located in Des Moines, IA

·       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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Required Qualifications

·          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 Association

Desirable Qualifications

·       Phlebotomy experience preferred

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (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 10 calendar 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.

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

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. 

With additional questions, please reach out to Brenna Ballo (brenna-ballo@uiowa.edu)