Critical Care Paramedic

IHA; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Centerville Emergency Medical Services seeks a Critical Care Paramedic to deliver timely, high-level emergency medical care in both pre-hospital and hospital settings. The role includes advanced airway management, medication administration, and rapid assessment across age groups.

Responsibilities encompass scene response, documentation, quality assurance, and on-call coverage. Requires CCM paramedic credentials, Iowa/Illinois certifications, and BLS/ACLS/PALS with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, including clinical procedures and regulatory requirements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with current Iowa/Illinois certification or RN Exemption/PHRN.
• Iowa Critical Care Paramedic endorsement required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid, lifesaving care per protocol for patients of all ages.
• Perform basic and advanced airway management.
• Provide care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the Critical Care Paramedic scope.
• Document all care and participate in peer review and chart audits.

Skills

Critical care scope

NIMS 100 (preferred)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS (preferred)

AMLS (preferred)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an approved Paramedic course

Iowa Paramedic certification / Illinois Paramedic certification

Iowa Critical Care Paramedic endorsement

RN Exemption (Iowa) / Illinois PHRN

Tools

Pagers

Radios

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

MercyOne Centerville Emergency Medical Services Critical Care Paramedic license required Full-Time (1.0FTE) 80 hours biweekly 24 Hour Shifts POSITION PURPOSE Delivers timely and effective critical care paramedic level emergency medical care to patients of all ages in both emergency and non-emergency situations, ensuring stabilization and/or resuscitation as needed due to illness or injury. Responds to ambulance calls, follows established system protocols and NIMS standards for scene management, and accurately document all care provided. When available, assists in the Emergency Department by performing advanced airway management, medication administration, and assists with delegated tasks such as assessments, vital signs, IV initiation, ECGs, and documentation, as well as decontamination, cleaning, and restocking of equipment.

Essential Functions

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Patient Care

• Rapidly assess patients and provide lifesaving care according to protocol.
• Initiate basic and advanced airway management.
• Provide direct patient care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, including the administration of approved medications.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Transport & Operations

• Operate ambulance safely; transport sick or injured persons while avoiding motions detrimental to patients.
• Cover on‑call hours and staff special events as directed to meet departmental needs.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform daily/weekly vehicle and rig checks; maintain, restock and clean unit after each run.
• Manage EMS inventory; maintain pagers, radios and other equipment; report discrepancies and maintenance needs.

Documentation & Quality

• Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.
• Participate in peer review and chart audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of the Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, including all clinical procedures, patient care standards, and legal/regulatory requirements governing emergency medical services. This knowledge should encompass state and local protocols, documentation standards, infection control practices, and the ability to apply these principles effectively in both pre-hospital and hospital settings. Additionally, the Critical Care Paramedic should demonstrate proficiency in recognizing limitations of the role and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with a current Iowa and/or Illinois Paramedic certification, or an Iowa RN Exemption and/or Illinois PHRN certification, based on role and service area. If working in the Genesis Market, need Iowa and Illinois within 120 days of hire or transfer.
• Iowa Critical Care Paramedic endorsement required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provider (preferred).
• Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS) provider (preferred).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.