Paramedic — Advanced Life Support & EMS Care (Variable Shifts)

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Health in Iowa is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical treatment, transport ill or injured persons, and support quality care in pre-hospital and hospital settings.

You will perform high-level patient assessments, administer medications, and coordinate with dispatchers and treatment centers to ensure timely care. Must hold state paramedic credentials and maintain certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ EMS experience at any level (required).
• Driver’s License upon hire (required).
• National Paramedic Upon Hire (required).
• Paramedic IDPH (United States) Upon Hire (required).
• BLS & First Aid - AHA Upon Hire (required).
• ACLS - AHA within 30 days (required).
• PALS - AHA within 1 year (required).
• NRP - AAP within 1-1/2 yrs (required).

Responsibilities

• Administer drugs by all routes under physician direction.
• Administer first-aid and life-support in pre-hospital setting.
• Assess illness/injury and prioritize procedures.
• Attend training to maintain certification and knowledge.
• Comfort and reassure patients.
• Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel.
• Coordinate with treatment center for patient data and treatment.
• Coordinate with EMS, police and fire personnel.
• Decontaminate ambulance interior after infectious cases.
• Drive mobile ICU to locations as directed.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment; replenish supplies.
• Record patient condition, treatment, and drug reactions.
• Operate EKGs, defibrillators and bag-valve masks in ALSS.
• Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures during ambulance ride.

Skills

EMS experience

Valid driver

Paramedic certification

BLS & First Aid

ACLS within 30 days

PALS within 1 year

NRP within 1-1/2 yrs

Education

Paramedic certification (IDPH)

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Tools

None

Job description

Great River Health in Iowa is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical treatment, transport ill or injured persons, and support quality care in pre-hospital and hospital settings.

You will perform high-level patient assessments, administer medications, and coordinate with dispatchers and treatment centers to ensure timely care. Must hold state paramedic credentials and maintain certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.