Critical Care Paramedic PRN — High-Impact EMS

MercyOne; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Centerville EMS is seeking a certified Critical Care Paramedic for PRN, part-time duties spanning pre-hospital and hospital settings. You will provide lifesaving care, advanced airway management, and medication administration in accordance with protocols and patient needs. Expect rotating shifts, on-call hours, and strict adherence to NIMS and AHA standards.

This role demands strong teamwork, continual documentation, and inventory maintenance to support reliable emergency care.

Qualifications

• Must understand Critical Care Paramedic scope, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic program with current Iowa/Illinois Paramedic certification.
• Iowa Paramedic endorsement required.
• Iowa/Illinois certifications within 120 days if Genesis Market employed.
• Maintains valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• NIMS-100 preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; PHTLS/AMLS preferred; EVOC within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess patients and provide lifesaving care according to protocol.
• Initiate basic and advanced airway management.
• Provide patient care in pre-hospital and hospital settings within the Critical Care Paramedic scope, including medication administration.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonate to geriatric populations.
• Operate ambulance safely and transport patients while avoiding detrimental motions.
• Cover on-call hours and staff special events as directed.
• Perform daily/weekly vehicle and rig checks; restock and clean unit after each run.
• Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the ED as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with current Iowa and/or Illinois Paramedic certification

Iowa Critical Care Paramedic endorsement

Iowa and/or Illinois Paramedic certification (or Iowa RN Exemption/Illinois PHRN as applicable)

NIMS 100 (preferred)

American Heart Association BLS

American Heart Association ACLS

American Heart Association PALS

PHTLS/AMLS (preferred)

EVOC or equivalent (within 1 year of hire)

Job description

MercyOne Centerville EMS is seeking a certified Critical Care Paramedic for PRN, part-time duties spanning pre-hospital and hospital settings. You will provide lifesaving care, advanced airway management, and medication administration in accordance with protocols and patient needs. Expect rotating shifts, on-call hours, and strict adherence to NIMS and AHA standards.

This role demands strong teamwork, continual documentation, and inventory maintenance to support reliable emergency care.