Clinic Paramedic

CHI Health Mercy Corning; Corning (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Educational assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

CHI Health Mercy Corning is seeking a Clinic Paramedic to join our healthcare team and provide high-quality patient care under licensed supervision. You will greet patients, take vitals, collect histories, obtain specimens, and administer medications or vaccines in a busy clinic setting.

Qualified candidates hold a state-approved Paramedic program, EMT-P:IA, and BLS-CPR certifications at hire. Excellent organization, communication, and adherence to safety and privacy standards are essential for

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED upon hire required.
• State-approved Paramedic training program graduate required.
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification (EMT-P:IA) and Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Patient Care: Perform patient intake, vitals, medical history, screenings, and deliver ordered medications or vaccines.
• Specimen Collection & Preparation: Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Maintain Clinical Environment: Keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and sterilize instruments.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Complete safety checklists and quality controls; escalate non-routine issues.
• Effective Communication & Compliance: Communicate professionally and adhere to healthcare laws and facility policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

State-approved Paramedic training program graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinic Paramedic you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. This role is essential for maintaining patient well-being and safety within our clinic environment. We are seeking dedicated professionals passionate about direct patient engagement across all age groups, from infancy to later life, within the Mercy-Corning Hospital system.

Every day you will engage in critical patient care tasks, including greeting and preparing patients, conducting vital sign assessments, compiling comprehensive medical histories, and collecting specimens for laboratory analysis. You will also be responsible for administering medications and vaccines, maintaining sterile and stocked exam rooms, and ensuring all safety checklists and quality controls are meticulously completed. Your ability to promptly escalate non-routine issues and maintain a high standard of care will be a crucial component of your daily responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need a High School Graduate or GED, completion of a state-approved Paramedic training program, and current certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P:IA) and Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR), both required upon hire. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, the ability to follow intricate instructions, analyze data, and effectively manage workloads. Excellent communication, professionalism, and adherence to all compliance standards, including patient confidentiality and ethical guidelines, are paramount for thriving in this dynamic healthcare setting.

• Provide Direct Patient Care: Perform general patient care following clinic workflows, including patient intake (vitals, medical history, screenings), preparing patients for providers, and delivering ordered medications or vaccines.
• Specimen Collection & Preparation: Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Maintain Clinical Environment: Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, orderly, and instruments are cleaned/sterilized.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Complete safety checklists, quality controls, and escalate non-routine issues.
• Effective Communication & Compliance: Maintain professional communication with colleagues and patients, and adhere to all healthcare laws, regulations, and facility policies.

We are offering up to $5,000 as a Sign-on Bonus as well as up to $5,000 in Educational Assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire Required
• High School GED General Studies upon hire Required
• State-approved Paramedic training program graduate upon hire Required

Licensure and Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: IA (EMT-P:IA) Yes upon hire Required
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) Yes upon hire Required

Where You\'ll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Corning, our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether it's providing emergency care to a child, detecting a disease early enough to save a patient's life, or restoring a senior citizen's mobility and independence after an injury or fall, CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities, from primary care to oncology.