Paramedic

Responds to ambulance calls and provides advanced patient care. Directs cares and provides guidance at scene. Performs vehicle maintenance and assists in the Emergency Room.

• Conducts an initial and ongoing assessment to gather data relevant to each patient’s needs.
• Identifies patient care needs and follows protocol.
• Evaluates outcome of treatment and revises plan as needed.
• Communicates relevant patient information.
• Transports sick or injured persons to hospital, or convalescents to destination, avoiding sudden motions detrimental to patients.

• Graduate of an Iowa Paramedic Course or National Paramedic Course.
• Certified Iowa Paramedic or RN Exemption
• Valid IA Class C driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• BLS provider, ACLS, PALS, Mandatory Reporter. (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.)

• Personalized health, dental & vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley.