Paramedic - Urology Clinic (50%-100%) at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

TheUniversity of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 50%-100% Paramedic to work in the Urology Clinic. Under direct supervision of a Nurse Manager or designee, assists with patient care services.


Position Responsibilities:

• Assists clinical team in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age
• Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned
• Under the direction of a medical doctor, registered nurse, or physician assistant administers routine oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, inhalation, and injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs
• Notifies Nurse Manager/designee of any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition; report unusual incidents, complaints or concerns to Nurse Manager or designee, as appropriate
• Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties
• Clinic procedure and other clinic duties will be assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Percent of Time: 50%-100%

Schedule: Variable days Mon-Fri between the hours of 0800-1700. No weekends or holidays.

Location: UI Health Care Main Campus

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits



Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• 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:

• Minimum one (1) year advanced life support field experience as an emergency response paramedic, or current ER experience with a history of advanced life support field experience.
• Medical Terminology
• Public Contact/Customer Service

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.


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Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Paramedic
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 10

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rebecca Beggs
• Contact Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

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