Paramedic Charge

POSITION PURPOSE

Delivers timely and effective critical care 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.

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 Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, including the administration of approved medications.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Transport sick or injured persons while avoiding motions detrimental to patients.

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.
• Aid in scheduling, payroll, and timekeeping, as needed.
• Provide shift-to-shift leadership, resolve conflicts, and facilitate smooth operations.

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.

Documentation & Quality

• Complete patient care documentation after each call and in the Emergency Department as needed.
• Participate in peer review and chart audits.
• Participate in quality monitoring, performance improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with state inspections.

Training & Education

• Complete all required training and maintain competency in required skills, including departmental, site specific, and organization-wide programs.
• Maintain personal training logs and track continuing education hours (CEHs).
• Absorb and apply knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the Critical Care Paramedic scope of practice, including all clinical procedures, patient care standards, and legal/regulatory requirements governing emergency medical services.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic course with a current Iowa Paramedic (PM) certification, or an Iowa RN Exemption PHRN certification, based on role.
• Iowa Critical Care Paramedic endorsement required.
• 3-5 years of experience in providing emergency care with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining positive relationships; leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, meeting all organizational motor vehicle safety standards.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) - 100 (preferred).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provider (preferred).
• Advance Medical Life Support (AMLS) provider (preferred).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as applicable.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent within 1 year of hire.