Air Transport Critical Care Paramedic

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Paramedic to provide and manage patient care in hospital, out-of-hospital, and air/ground ambulance settings. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to plan, implement, and evaluate care, upholding safety and professional standards.

The role covers hospital, field, and aerospace environments. Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of high-volume ALS/911 experience, Iowa Paramedic licensure, CCP certification upon hire, and current

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Paramedic Program.
• AAS/BA/BS degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years full-time with high-volume ALS/911 service.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Paramedic in Iowa.
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) required upon hire.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
• Trauma Course required upon hire.
• FP-C required within 2 years of hire.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making referrals for continuity of care.
• Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

Education

Graduate of accredited Paramedic Program

AAS/BA/BS degree

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Paramedic to provide and manage patient care in hospital, out-of-hospital, and air/ground ambulance settings. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to plan, implement, and evaluate care, upholding safety and professional standards.

The role covers hospital, field, and aerospace environments. Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of high-volume ALS/911 experience, Iowa Paramedic licensure, CCP certification upon hire, and current