Paramedic Air Transport

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Paramedic to provide and manage patient care in hospital, out-of-hospital, and air/ground ambulance settings. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to plan, implement, and evaluate care, upholding safety and professional standards.

The role covers hospital, field, and aerospace environments. Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of high-volume ALS/911 experience, Iowa Paramedic licensure, CCP certification upon hire, and current

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Paramedic Program.
• AAS/BA/BS degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years full-time with high-volume ALS/911 service.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Paramedic in Iowa.
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) required upon hire.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
• Trauma Course required upon hire.
• FP-C required within 2 years of hire.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making referrals for continuity of care.
• Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

Education

Graduate of accredited Paramedic Program

AAS/BA/BS degree

Job description

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects excellence in Paramedicine at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model, within the Scope of Practice for Iowa Paramedics and in collaboration with other care givers.

Provides patient care defined by the Scope of Practice for Paramedics and/or Critical Care Paramedics in Iowa and as authorized by the LifeFlight Medical Director. Participate in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health care team members. Collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while maintaining standards for professionalism in the clinical setting. Will perform duties in the hospital setting, out of hospital setting, aircraft and ground ambulance.

Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. Successful performance demonstrates a commitment to the highest standard of safety for patients and program operations as well as commitment to represent UnityPoint Health in a professional manner following the organizations FOCUS Values, AIDET+ and Expectations for Service Excellence.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care:

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.

Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.

Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Utilizes holistic approach (considering diversity, biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.

Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.

Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

Clinical Excellence and Patient Education:

Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of accredited Paramedic Program

AAS/BA/BS degree

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years full-time with high volume ALS/911 service Required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Paramedic in Iowa.

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) required upon hire

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Approved Trauma Course (required upon hire)

FP-C (required within 2 years of hire)

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may require travel to other UPH facilities our bases of operation. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

Ability to perform functions of the job in all conditions of the environment including weather extremes, noise, vibration and aviation (fumes, flicker, altitude, turbulence).