DescriptionMonroe County Hospital & Clinics is excited to be named a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row by the Des Moines Register! Out of many contenders, we proudly secured 7th place among mid-sized employers. We also received the National Healthcare Industry Top Workplace award, highlighting our dedication to excellence in healthcare. These honors reflect the hard work and commitment of our amazing team, making Monroe County Hospital & Clinics a fantastic place to work. Our mission is clear: we put people first!Do you want to let us know you are interested in this job without filling out an application? Want more details on pay and benefits? Would you rather email us your resume? Go for it! Email us at ...@mchalbia.com. We would love to hear from you!JOB SCHEDULEFull-time: 36 hours/week, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Weekend Package Nights. 6:00pm to 6:30am, with on-call 6:30am to 6:00pm each day. This position has the option of working 5 out of 6 weekends or 48 out of 52 weekends. Working 5 out of 6 weekends earns 140% of an employee's base wage and working 48 out of 52 weekends earns 150% of an employee's base wage. Any PTO used will be paid out at the employee's weekend package rate. A shift differential is included with this position and equates to $1.50 per hour from 3:00pm - 11:00pm and $4.00 per hour from 11:00pm - 7:00am, with the requirement that you work at least four hours during these hours. JOB DESCRIPTIONDue to internal transitions Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is seeking at full-time Paramedic to join our team.Primary duties for this position include:
- Provides pre-hospital care for the ill and injured patients through assessment, intervention, and ambulance transportation, according to the protocols established by the medical director.
- Assures daily ambulance checks of inventory, restocking, disinfecting, cleaning, and maintenance of all ambulances are performed.
- Immediately following an ambulance run, restocks, and disinfects the ambulance, completes all run reports (with thorough documentation), dispatch records, and charge sheets.
- Cross-trains to Lab, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Room, and Medical Surgical floor to provide assistance as requested in a timely and cooperative manner.
- Follows policies and procedures for all areas of pre-hospital care.
- Represents the department and hospital in the community. Participates in public relations activities, including education programs and providing ambulance coverage at community activities.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.
- Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.
- Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.
- Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.
- Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current and unrestricted State of Iowa Paramedic Specialist Certificate.
- Mandatory Reporting and BLS certified or within 90 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS certified or within one year of hire.
- Valid and unrestricted Driver's License.
- Overall attention to detail, organizational ability, and ability to prioritize.
- The ability to work in teams and communicate accurately and clearly.
- Computer experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Proficient in English in order to communicate with patients, families, and other caregivers.
Preferred Education and Experience
- PHTLS provider endorsement.
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- Guardian Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Life Insurance
- IPERS
- Generous PTO Package (16 hours of PTO will be given at time of hire)
DCI checks required. E.O.E