Paramedic
Company: MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic
medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and
Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's
Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in
Clive (965 beds total) - - - along with more than 20 additional
facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric,
internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of
Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually
operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest
employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a
medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health
associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which
was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit
Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost,
not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more
than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states. -MercyOne
also -provides you with the -quality -care you provide -to others.
We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that
complement work/life balance. - -We offer the following benefits to
support you and your family: -Care@Work program supporting any
child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs -Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) for you and your family -Health/Dental/Vision
Insurance -Flexible spending accounts -Voluntary Protection: Group
Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft - -Adoption
Assistance -Paid Time Off (PTO) - -Tuition Assistance for career
growth and development -Matching -Retirement Programs -Wellness
Program -
Responsibilities:
GENERAL SUMMARY: -Provides professional direct patient care during
transport of patients in the ground ambulance environment or in the
Emergency Room setting. - Patient population includes neonates,
infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Paramedics also
function as a preceptor for new employees and paramedic students.
-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assess patients with traumatic medical
conditions with findings reflected in the patient record.Triages,
prioritizes, and anticipates patients' needs. Develops a plan of
care.Provides ongoing evaluation, altering the plan of care as
indicated. Documents findings and interventions.Implements
interventions consistent with protocols documenting response to
treatment.Prepares equipment and supplies. Checks medical equipment
and supplies on a daily basis, restocking and cleaning the rig
after each transport.Operates required vehicle(s) in a safe manner
to perform required duties of the position. Provides stand-by EMS
service at events.Assists with station duties. -MARGINAL
FUNCTIONS:Assists with the mentoring of students affiliated with
the School of EMS.Assists in the orientation of new staff.Provides
patient care in the Emergency Department or critical care units
when not performing functions related to the ambulance
services.Assists in meeting requests for difficult peripheral line
insertions for hospital in-patients.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:High school
diploma preferred or high school equivalency. - -Current
certification as a Paramedic in the State of Iowa required.Critical
Care Paramedic Endorsement required within 3 years of hire.Basic
Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of
hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include
American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and
American Heart Association Basic Life Support.Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified or obtained within
three (3) months of hire. The acceptable credentialing body for
this requirement is the American Heart Association.Proof of
completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to
population served within 3 months of hire.Pediatric Advanced Life
Support training required within 6 months of hireValid
driver's/Chauffeurs License required. Must meet Mercy's Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years of age, and be
eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
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