Clinic Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health; Corning (IA); On-site; USD 24,879 - 35,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Paramedic at CHI Health Mercy Corning in Iowa, providing essential patient care and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and preparing patients for treatment.

This role requires a high school diploma and state-approved Paramedic training, ensuring quality patient care in a compassionate environment. Join us to enhance lives across Adams and Taylor counties.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a state-approved Paramedic training program.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Ability to follow established clinic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties in alignment with established workflows.
• Prepare and greet patients for health care services.
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Specimen collection

Medication preparation

Infection control

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

State-approved Paramedic training program

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed health care practitioner, the Clinic - Paramedic participates in delivery of patient care that promotes the well-being and safety of all patients and staff.

Essential Functions

• Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by completing intake duties such as obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
• Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.
• Ensures safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required and necessary action taken if indicated.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire Required
• High School GED General Studies upon hire Required
• State-approved Paramedic training program graduate upon hire Required

Licensure and Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: IA (EMT-P:IA) Yes upon hire Required
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) N/A upon hire Required

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Corning, our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether it's providing emergency care to a child, detecting a disease early enough to save a patient's life, or restoring a senior citizen's mobility and independence after an injury or fall, CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities, from primary care to oncology.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour