Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) procedures.
• Knowledge of drug and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of most common emergency drugs and their uses and usual doses.
• Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes, and forms.
• Ability to perform patient care as delegated.
• Ability to transport monitored patients.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to maintain and stock inventory.
• Ability to alter work schedule to meet unit/patient needs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to treat patient issues with confidentiality.
• Ability to complete an assignment under time-sensitive and highly stressful situations while maintaining composure and focus.
• Ability to complete an assignment and follow-through with a problem to solution within the scheduled period.
• Ability to recognize their own errors and those of others and check with appropriate source for clarification of problems.
• Ability to precept EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and Paramedic students.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time:100%

Schedule: PRN

Location: Radiology

Pay Grade: 10

Merit Pay Plan (https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix)

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• For more information about Why Iowa?, click here (https://worklife.uiowa.edu/)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and
• Current course completion card in Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart association, and
• Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to polly-terukina@uiowa.edu