Paramedic - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinic;

Paramedic - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinic (100%) role at the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Paramedic to work at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours vary . No nights, no holidays, no weekends.

• Assists registered nurses and/or LIP's in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.
• Performs patient care in compliance with the Iowa Department of Public Health Paramedic Scope of Practice related to:
• Maintaining Airway/Breathing
• Airway (manual, nasal, oral, multi-lumen, esophageal/tracheal)
• BiPAP, CPAP
• Bridge Airway Devices
• Capnography/ETCO2 (End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide)
• Chest Tube Monitoring
• Endotracheal Intubation (nasal/oral)
• Cricothyrotomy – percutaneous
• Gastric Decompression (nasogastric or orogastric tube)
• Needle Chest Decompression
• PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) – Therape Obstruction (direct laryngoscopy/manual)
• Suctioning (upper airway, tracheobronchial)
• Ventilation (mouth, bag valve, manually)
• Ventilatory – Automatic Transport
• Assessment
• Blood Chemistry Analysis
• Blood Sampling (venous, capillary)
• Central Line Monitoring
• Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) (single or multi-lead) Interpretive
• Pharmacological Interventions
• Routine Oral, Rectal, Sublingual, Nasal, Topical, Otic, Ophthalmic, Inhalation, Intraosseous, Injectable Medications
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Emergency IV medications
• Emergency Trauma Care
• Cervical Stabilization (manual)
• Extremity Stabilization (manual)
• Extremity Splinting
• Eye Irrigation
• Eye Irrigation – Morgan Lens
• Hemorrhage Control
• PASG (Pneumatic Antishock Garment)
• Spinal Immobilization
• Medical/Cardiac Care
• Assisted Delivery
• Cardioversion
• Carotid Massage
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Manual/Mechanical
• Defibrillator - Manual/Automated
• Transcutaneous Pacing
• Completes Point of Care (POC) testing.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Communicates any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition and reports unusual incidents. Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned

• 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

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. Candidates must upload copies of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Paramedic
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time

• Pay Level: 10

• Contact Name:
  Nicole Olmstead
• Contact Email: nicole-olmstead