Paramedic - Emergency Department (0.6 Block Scheduling)

Paramedic – Emergency Department

Up to $4,500 Sign-On Bonus | Part-Time Benefits | Block Scheduling
 

Are you ready to make a real impact, without the nonstop stress of back-to-back emergency calls? At Mercy Cedar Rapids, our Paramedics are valued members of the Emergency Department team. You’ll use your advanced skills to support patient care, expand your scope of practice, and work in a collaborative, supportive environment.

This role is different from traditional EMS:

• No call-to-call grind – focus on meaningful, patient-centered care
• Predictable scheduling – enjoy stability while doing what you love
• Broaden your expertise – gain experience in occupational medicine and emergency care
• Grow professionally – access ongoing training, expanded responsibilities, and new certifications

What You’ll Do

As a Paramedic in the ED, you will:

• Support three Emergency Department locations (main hospital, Hiawatha, Marion)
• Respond to emergencies and assist with patient care under RN/physician supervision
• Perform IV/IO insertions, EKGs, phlebotomy, and administer medications (including narcotics & IV fluids)
• Assist with advanced procedures such as intubations, CPAP, cardioversions, sedations, NG/OG tubes, and foley catheter placements
• Collect patient histories, vitals, and prepare patients for exams
• Administer oral, SubQ, and IM medications as ordered
• Educate and discharge patients, schedule follow-ups, and provide test results
• Support daily operations including room turnover, supply management, and documentation
• Participate in codes and respond quickly to critical situations

Why Mercy?

• Stable, community-based health system with 120+ years in Cedar Rapids
• Inclusive and collaborative environment where your skills are respected
• Opportunities to grow into expanded roles with training and mentorship
• Balance of hands-on emergency care and predictable work structure

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Work Shift

Variable/Rotating Shifts

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care through participation in the interdisciplinary team. The Paramedic performs designated procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as well as responding to ever-changing and emergent situations within the unit.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Functions under the general supervision/direction of a supervising RN/Physician and is responsible for facilitating the provision of patient care which is goal directed.
• Performs accurate measurement of patient statistics to include vitals, height and weight.
• Manages room turnover and patient flow.
• Collects health history and medication list.
• Escribes orders.
• Prepares patient for physician exam.
• Instructs patients as directed by the RN or physician.
• Administers oral, SubQ and IM medications and injections as ordered by the provider.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of medication purpose, side effects and administration procedure.
• Practices standard precautions.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties

Downtown, Hiawatha & Marion Emergency Department

• Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
• Rooms and prepares the patient for examination. This includes reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and taking vitals.
• Per established standing orders of provider, orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing (ex. Rapid strep tests) and performs phlebotomy as needed. Provides test results as directed by Provider.
• Provides patient instruction using pre-approved patient education materials specific to the chief complaint or for the health promotion of observed behaviors known to contribute to poor health, as directed by the provider.
• Prints after visit summary and completes discharge of patient from exam room. This may include scheduling a follow-up appointment, providing referral information or scheduling patients for testing procedures and providing instructions.
• Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the provider.
• Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions.
• Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures (ex. EKGs) and treatments (ex. Nebulizer treatments) as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patient as needed.
• Manages sample medication according to organizational policy and procedure.
• Orders and maintains adequate but not excessive medical supply inventory.
• Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations.
• Educates and discharges patients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and abilities.
• Sound background in emergency medical care.
• Demonstrates ability to provide safe and effective patient care.

Professional Experience

• Previous patient care/paramedic experience preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required by the department within 6 months of hire required.
• Currently licensed to practice as an EMT-Paramedic in the state of Iowa required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
• Emergency Department - Current certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Emergency Department - Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.