Clinic Paramedic

Catholic Health Initiatives; Corning (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives Mercy Corning clinic is seeking a Clinic Paramedic to deliver high-quality patient care under supervision, handling intake, vital signs, medical histories, and specimen collection, within our clinic environment.

You will administer medications and vaccines, keep exam rooms sterile and stocked, complete safety checklists, and support quality controls while communicating professionally with colleagues and patients and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at hire
• State-approved Paramedic training program graduate at hire
• EMT-Paramedic certification required at hire

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Patient Care: intake, vitals, histories, screenings, medications or vaccines as ordered
• Specimen collection & preparation for lab analysis
• Maintain clinical environment: stock rooms, clean/sterile instruments
• Safety & quality: complete safety checklists and quality controls
• Effective communication: professional interaction with staff and patients, adherence to regulations

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Medical history

Communication

Education

High School diploma

GED

Paramedic training program

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 escape 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 to 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 escape 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 $4,800 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 or
• High School GED General Studies upon hire Required and
• State-approved Paramedic training program graduate upon hire Required

Licensure and Certifications

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

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.