Paramedic

IA_MOWAT01 Covenant Medical Center, Inc; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center seeks a part-time Paramedic to deliver EMS care in pre-hospital and ED settings. You will perform airway management, medication administration, and patient assessments while ensuring safety and protocol compliance.

Responsibilities include rapid patient care, documentation, and ambulance operations, with on-call coverage as needed. A valid Iowa/Illinois PM license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required or pursued, reflecting commitment to

Qualifications

• Paramedic scope of practice and regulatory knowledge for pre-hospital and hospital care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with PM certification (Iowa/Illinois) or equivalent licensure.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• NIMS 100 preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred/required as indicated.
• PHTLS/AMLS preferred.
• Commitment to Trinity Health values and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely paramedic-level care across age groups per protocol.
• Perform advanced airway management and medication administration.
• Assist in ED with assessments, vitals, IVs, ECGs and documentation.
• Drive and operate ambulance safely; cover on-call events.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; restock after runs.
• Complete post-call patient care documentation.

Skills

Paramedic scope of practice

Driver's license

NIMS 100

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

AMLS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Approved Paramedic course with PM certification (Iowa/Illinois)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center Part-time: 1 - 24 hour shift every other week

POSITION PURPOSE

Delivers timely and effective 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

• 1. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• 2. 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 Paramedic scope of practice, including the administration of approved medications.
  • Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Documentation & Quality
  • Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Must possess a comprehensive understanding of the 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 Paramedic should demonstrate proficiency in recognizing limitations of the role and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• 2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 3. Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with a current Iowa Paramedic (PM) certification, or an Iowa RN Exemption or Illinois PHRN certification, based on role. (MercyOneGenesis – current Paramedic (PM) license in either Iowa or Illinois isrequiredat the time of hire. A secondary PM license for the other state must be obtained within 120 days of the hire or transfer date.)
• 4. Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.
• 5. National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).
• 6. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• 7. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• 8. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider.
• 9. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provider (preferred).
• 10. Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS) provider (preferred).

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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