Mercy Cedar Rapids
External applicants earn up to a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
This 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/Essential Functions
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.
E-scribes orders.
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.
Department Specific Duties 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 3, 4, 5. Triages call backs and ambulances using primary triage. Completes secondary triage of patients. Completes primary and ongoing 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 sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration Required: Current certification of Critical Care Paramedic. Required: Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Required: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association. Required: Current certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). 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. Valid Driver's License required. Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least 18 years of age required. Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle Record. Physical Demand Requirements Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Department Specific Duties 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 3, 4, 5. Triages call backs and ambulances using primary triage. Completes secondary triage of patients. Completes primary and ongoing 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 sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration Required: Current certification of Critical Care Paramedic. Required: Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Required: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association. Required: Current certification in Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). 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. Valid Driver's License required. Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least 18 years of age required. Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle Record. Physical Demand Requirements Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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