Paramedic-Air/Ground Transport

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families.  Maintains excellent patient service skills, is able to work well under pressure, and make quick decisions about patient health.  Provides Advanced Life Support level skills and maintains an advanced skill set.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate prehospital medical care.
• Adapts and adjusts the patient’s care plan according to the patient’s needs in the prehospital setting.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the State of Iowa Public Health Department Bureau of EMS and this ambulance service.
• Must be able to transport a behavioral health patient utilizing an ambulance or secure car.

Ambulance Maintenance and Readiness

• Documents daily, weekly, and monthly ambulance/secure car checks to ensure proper stock levels of equipment and supplies.
• Prepares the ambulances by ensuring they are cleaned and in a state of readiness.

In-facility duties

• Performs hospital-based duties such as IV therapy, administration of medications appropriate for individual’s level of EMS certification, intubations, and assists registered nurses in ER and other patient care areas.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.