Paramedic PRN
Employment Type: Part time • Shift: Rotating Shift
About the role
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities—that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, providing a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board-certified physicians and advanced-level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Responsibilities
- Respond to 911 calls and interfacility and tiered transfer requests, providing direct patient care within the Central Ambulance service area.
- Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care within CCH’s Emergency Department.
- Initiate and provide care within the scope of practice as defined by law, delivering emergency care to a wide range of patients including pediatric, adult, and geriatric.
- Provide direct patient care in both the pre-hospital and hospital setting.
- Cover on-call hours as directed and per departmental need.
Requirements
- Licensed State of Iowa Paramedic (required); must maintain active licensure.
- Complete required continuing education every two years to maintain current certification status.
- Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
Benefits
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.