Paramedic - Full Time

Mitchell County Regional Health Center; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, IA seeks a Paramedic to support the Emergency Services Department, providing advanced EMS care and rapid response to critical patients. The role may involve staffing Emergency Response Vehicle and independent patient management per standing protocols.

Shifts run Sunday–Saturday, 12 hours on duty then 12 hours on call, 72 hours per pay period. The pay is $25.77 per hour, with a 0.9 FTE workload and 72 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• State of Iowa Paramedic license required; PALS/ACLS/BLS certified.
• Two years healthcare or ambulance experience preferred.
• Paramedic certification preferred; driving safety course preferred.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients.
• Respond to calls promptly and manage patients independently.
• Assist in patient care in the Critical Access Emergency Department.

Skills

Lead crew

EMS patient care

Independent in high stress

Valid driver’s license

Excellent driving record

Tactful communication

Education

State of Iowa Paramedic

BLS, PALS, and ACLS

National Registry Paramedic preferred

Emergency Vehicle Driving Safety course preferred

Job description

Who We Are:

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 250 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

JOB SUMMARY

The position functions so as to support the policies and procedures of the Emergency Services Department and the Mitchell County Regional Health Center. This position maintains the highest possible standards in order to provide the highest level of care and treatment to persons utilizing the ambulance service. This position may require staffing of ERV (Emergency Response Vehicle) and responding to calls immediately and managing patients independently. The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. This position also helps with patient care in the Critical Access Emergency Department.

Shifts: Sunday through Saturday, including Weekends and Holidays. 12 hours on duty and then 12 hours on call.

Hours: All Hours. .9 FTE, so 72 hours per pay period.

Pay: $25.77

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education
   1. State of Iowa Paramedic, Paramedic, or Paramedic Specialist Required
   2. BLS, PALS, and ACLS Required
   3. National Registry Certification Paramedic preferred
   4. Emergency Vehicle Driving Safety course preferred
2. Experience
   1. 2 years previous healthcare or Ambulance experience preferred.
3. Special Skills & Aptitudes
   1. Able to deal tactfully with the public and staff and work harmoniously with other personnel.
   2. Able to function independently in high stress situations and provide competent care based off of Standing Protocols.
   3. Able to take charge and lead other crew members in patient care and all aspects related to EMS
   4. Able to obtain and maintain a valid driver license.
   5. If over 21 years of age; current state Driver's License in good standing and insurable
   6. If over 21 years of age; satisfactory driving record in accordance with the MCEMS Driving Policy.

The Legal Items:

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.