Mercy Cedar Rapids
Paramedic - CCP - Emergency Department (0.6 Variable)
Mercy Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Paramedic Position at Mercy Medical Center
External Applicants Earn up to $3,000 Sign on Bonus! Work Shift: Variable/Rotating Shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Summary: This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care through participation in the interdisciplinary team. The Paramedic performs designated procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as well as responding to ever changing and emergent situations within the unit. Job Duties
Functions under the general supervision/direction of a supervising RN/Physician and is responsible for facilitating the provision of patient care which is goal directed. Performs accurate measurement of patient statistics to include vitals, height and weight. Manages room turnover and patient flow. Collects health history and medication list. Escribes orders. Prepares patient for physician exam. Instructs patients as directed by the RN or physician. Administers oral, IV, SubQ and IM medications. Demonstrates basic knowledge of medication purpose, side effects and administration procedure. Practices standard precautions. Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries. Department Specific Duties
Emergency Department Receives radio ambulance report if Shift Supervisor or another nurse in not available. Performs IV/IO insertion on adult and pediatric patients and may obtain ordered lab tests. Responds to in-house and outpatient codes with another nurse. Covers for the primary RN during breaks, will take patient assignments (based on ESI) level 2, 3, 4, 5. Will not take patient assignments (based on ESI) level 1. Will not take patient assignments that include trauma alerts, stroke alerts or cardiac alerts. Completes primary and secondary triage of patients including call backs and ambulances which may include being assigned to the triage role. Completes primary and on-going physical/psychosocial assessments of patients. Monitors cardiac activity and performs ECG per protocol. Initiates/maintains CPap, BiPap, vapotherm and ventilation settings. Administers (and wastes as appropriate) various intravenous medications to include narcotics for pain management and IV fluids. Monitoring of central/arterial lines. Places NG/OG tubes and foley catheters in adult and pediatric patients once trained by MMC personnel; and performs intubation under the direct monitoring of the Provider. Assists the primary RN as the second staff in Cardioversions/Sedations and in verifying medication and infusions with the primary RN to include various medications. Transports patients with blood products hanging, performs eye irrigation, receives critical lab values and follows Critical Results in Test policy, and assess patient's response to interventions (ex. pain). Educates and discharges patients. Performs Vent/Bipap management. In the event of a mass casualty incident or disaster activation, additional duties may be temporarily assigned. These duties will be carried out under the direct supervision of an Emergency Department Physician. Hiawatha & Marion Emergency Department Receives radio ambulance report if Shift Supervisor or another nurse in not available. Performs IV/IO insertion on adult and pediatric patients and may obtain ordered lab tests. Responds to in-house and outpatient codes with another nurse. Covers for the primary RN during breaks, will take patient assignments (based on ESI) level 2, 3, 4, 5. Triages call backs and ambulances using primary triage. Completes secondary triage of patients. Completes primary and on-going physical/psychosocial assessments of patients. Monitors cardiac activity and performs ECG per protocol; initiates/maintains CPAP; Administers (and wastes as appropriate) various intravenous medications to include narcotics for pain management and IV fluids. Monitoring of central/arterial lines. Places NG/OG tubes and foley catheters in adult and pediatric patients once trained by MMC personnel; and performs intubation under the direct monitoring of the Provider. Assists the primary RN as the second staff in Cardioversions/Sedations and in verifying medication and infusions with the primary RN to include various medications. Transports patients with blood products hanging, performs eye irrigation, receives critical lab values and follows Critical Results in Test policy, and assess patient's response to interventions (ex. pain). Educates and discharges patients. Performs Vent/Bipap management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and abilities. Sound background in emergency medical care. Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective patient care. Professional Experience
Previous patient care/paramedic experience preferred. Education
Education or related experience sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration
Required: Current certification of Critical Care Paramedic. Required: Current certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). Required: Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Required: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
External Applicants Earn up to $3,000 Sign on Bonus! Work Shift: Variable/Rotating Shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Summary: This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care through participation in the interdisciplinary team. The Paramedic performs designated procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as well as responding to ever changing and emergent situations within the unit. Job Duties
Functions under the general supervision/direction of a supervising RN/Physician and is responsible for facilitating the provision of patient care which is goal directed. Performs accurate measurement of patient statistics to include vitals, height and weight. Manages room turnover and patient flow. Collects health history and medication list. Escribes orders. Prepares patient for physician exam. Instructs patients as directed by the RN or physician. Administers oral, IV, SubQ and IM medications. Demonstrates basic knowledge of medication purpose, side effects and administration procedure. Practices standard precautions. Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries. Department Specific Duties
Emergency Department Receives radio ambulance report if Shift Supervisor or another nurse in not available. Performs IV/IO insertion on adult and pediatric patients and may obtain ordered lab tests. Responds to in-house and outpatient codes with another nurse. Covers for the primary RN during breaks, will take patient assignments (based on ESI) level 2, 3, 4, 5. Will not take patient assignments (based on ESI) level 1. Will not take patient assignments that include trauma alerts, stroke alerts or cardiac alerts. Completes primary and secondary triage of patients including call backs and ambulances which may include being assigned to the triage role. Completes primary and on-going physical/psychosocial assessments of patients. Monitors cardiac activity and performs ECG per protocol. Initiates/maintains CPap, BiPap, vapotherm and ventilation settings. Administers (and wastes as appropriate) various intravenous medications to include narcotics for pain management and IV fluids. Monitoring of central/arterial lines. Places NG/OG tubes and foley catheters in adult and pediatric patients once trained by MMC personnel; and performs intubation under the direct monitoring of the Provider. Assists the primary RN as the second staff in Cardioversions/Sedations and in verifying medication and infusions with the primary RN to include various medications. Transports patients with blood products hanging, performs eye irrigation, receives critical lab values and follows Critical Results in Test policy, and assess patient's response to interventions (ex. pain). Educates and discharges patients. Performs Vent/Bipap management. In the event of a mass casualty incident or disaster activation, additional duties may be temporarily assigned. These duties will be carried out under the direct supervision of an Emergency Department Physician. Hiawatha & Marion Emergency Department Receives radio ambulance report if Shift Supervisor or another nurse in not available. Performs IV/IO insertion on adult and pediatric patients and may obtain ordered lab tests. Responds to in-house and outpatient codes with another nurse. Covers for the primary RN during breaks, will take patient assignments (based on ESI) level 2, 3, 4, 5. Triages call backs and ambulances using primary triage. Completes secondary triage of patients. Completes primary and on-going physical/psychosocial assessments of patients. Monitors cardiac activity and performs ECG per protocol; initiates/maintains CPAP; Administers (and wastes as appropriate) various intravenous medications to include narcotics for pain management and IV fluids. Monitoring of central/arterial lines. Places NG/OG tubes and foley catheters in adult and pediatric patients once trained by MMC personnel; and performs intubation under the direct monitoring of the Provider. Assists the primary RN as the second staff in Cardioversions/Sedations and in verifying medication and infusions with the primary RN to include various medications. Transports patients with blood products hanging, performs eye irrigation, receives critical lab values and follows Critical Results in Test policy, and assess patient's response to interventions (ex. pain). Educates and discharges patients. Performs Vent/Bipap management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and abilities. Sound background in emergency medical care. Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective patient care. Professional Experience
Previous patient care/paramedic experience preferred. Education
Education or related experience sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration
Required: Current certification of Critical Care Paramedic. Required: Current certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). Required: Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Required: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.