Paramedic (Part-Time)

Salary

$28.41 Hourly

Location

Iowa City, IA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

00586

Department

Ambulance

Opening Date

04/07/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS

Definition and Duties

Under direction of the Ambulance Director, the Assistant Director, and/or Field Supervisor, is responsible to provide paramedic level patient care in accordance with the ambulance service protocols and under the auspices of the medical control physician or physician designee.

Knowledge of and Ability to

• EMS and the operations of an advanced ambulance service
• Paramedic level pre-hospital medical care practices
• County roads, landmarks, use of maps and route planning
• Traffic laws and regulations in the State of Iowa
• Safe work practices and emergency vehicle operations
• English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and vocabulary

Ability to:

• Be detail-oriented and accurate while performing duties
• Operate an emergency vehicle safely in all weather conditions
• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of information as appropriate
• Keep accurate records and reports
• Interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view
• Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals, supervisors, department heads and members of the public
• Use a computer for the purpose of data entry, word processing, presentations, email and Internet
• Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, photo copiers and multi-line telephones
• Receive and transmit messages via a two-way radio
• Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Organize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely, in oral and written form
• Handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Lift, move, carry, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds
• Sit, squat, kneel, crawl, jump, twist, reach, bend, stoop, stand, and step into and out of an ambulance
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations
• Endure exposure to adverse weather conditions and terrains while conducting field work
• Handle potential exposure to harmful blood and body fluids, infectious disease, harmful chemicals and drugs
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse
• Have sufficient vision which permits light to moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hard copy forms
• Work flexible schedule and occasional overtime as needed

Minimum Education, Training and Experience and Special Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent and successful completion of the prescribed course curricula at an approved paramedic program as determined by the Iowa State Bureau of EMS and successful completion of at least 300 hours of classroom instruction, 150 hours of clinical experience, and 150 hours of ambulance/rescue field experience.

Special requirements:Must pass background check.Current EMT-Paramedic certification in the State of Iowa and current ACLS, BLS,PALSprovider certifications. As a mandatory reporter, maintain approved training on child and dependent adult abuse reporting requirements. Valid chauffeurs license and insurable under county liability coverage Safe driving record. Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

Specific Duties

to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responds to calls as directed.
• Transports patients to their respective destination.
• Performs duties of an EMT-Paramedic as defined in service protocols approved by the Service Program Medical Director.
• Completes and submits patient care report, billing sheet and other related documentation.
• Contributes to training of new employees to maintain a high standard of care.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County/Department policies, procedures, safety practices and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Participates in training/professional development activities and work related meetings as requested.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.

Resume and cover letter must be attached to online application. Position will be posted until filled.

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Agency : Johnson County

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Address : 913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240

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Phone : 319-356-6003

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Website : https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/