Paramedic - Operating Room

OverviewThe Paramedic - Operating Room is responsible for providing safe, reliable patient care as defined by the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scope of Practice for the Critical Care Paramedic and as authorized by the Anesthesia Medical Director. The Paramedic Operating Room functions as a member of the surgical team to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The Paramedic - Operating Room collaborates with the team to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Paramedic -Operating Room possesses advanced knowledge and clinical skills in airway management, cardiac arrhythmias and crisis management, anesthetic medications and anesthesia machines, equipment, and supplies that utilize an expanded paramedic scope of practice, encompassing the Critical Care Paramedic scope. They possess anatomical knowledge related to placement of invasive lines and regional anesthesia to effectively assist the anesthesiologist to perform these procedures safely. Why UnityPoint Health? Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what''s right for the people we serve. Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at Functions/Responsibilities:Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements. % of Time(annually)Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Possesses advanced airway management skills; Arterial, central line, insulin pump monitoring/management abilities, and the ability to manage mass transfusions. Assists the anesthesiologist with assigned duties during cardiac surgery. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique and assists with circulating duties as needed Administration and management of conscious sedation / reversal agents; minimal to moderate levels50 Þvelopment/Education Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current Critical Care and transport practices; and healthcare trends. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance patient care practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients and their families age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching. Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.40ºsic UPH Performance Criteria Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. 10%Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilitiesFoster Unity: Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams. Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions. Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.Own The Moment: Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect Enthusiastically engage in our work. Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance. Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.Champion Excellence: Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality. Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations. Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.Seize Opportunities: Embrace and promote innovation and transformation. Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities. Have the courage to challenge the status quo.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the position.Education:Completion of an accredited Paramedic ProgramCritical Care ParamedicExperience:One year of field experience as a ParamedicPrevious experience in a critical care setting License(s)/Certification(s):Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Current certification in good standing to practice as an EMT-P under the Iowa Department of Public Health and National Registry of EMTs.Must possess current basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certificationPALS required within 6 months of hire to positionCCP CertificationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent EnglishMulticultural sensitivityCritical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisionsBasic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and emailOther:Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the positionCall responsibilities may be associated with this position. Paramedic must remain substance free and within 30 minutes of the facility when fulfilling call obligations SCOPE: Position has supervisory responsibilities? Yes ? or No ? If yes, complete below.Number of Employees Supervised (Complete if position has supervisory responsibilities of individuals)DirectIndirectTotal Exempt Non-Exempt Total Budget Control (Complete if position has budget responsibilities)Annual Operating Budget (including payroll)Annual Revenue/SalesOther Scope MeasurementsPertinent to the position, such as number of beds, number of units/departments, number of employees leading, cases per month, etc.ItemNumberMental/Cognitive Demands:(List any special mental and cognitive abilities required by the position in your specific environment) Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds The environment may cause high stress levels due to constant interruptions, high volume urgency of issues, and interactions with a wide variety of professionals and personalities Ability to maintain confidential information A self-directed individual who is able to prioritize tasks well Detail-oriented Easily grasps new concepts and acquires new skills/procedures readily Learns new information and tasks easily Exercises sound judgment, seeking advice when appropriate Demonstrates integrityWORKING CONDITIONS:Physical Requirements(Check all that apply if essential to perform job with or without accommodations)Talk/Hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)See (defect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)Stand or Sit (stationary position)Walk (move, traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance (ascent/descent, work stop, traverse)Bend/Stoop/KneelSquat/Crouch/CrawlReaching/TwistingTaste/Smell (detect, distinguish, determine)Pushing/PullingLifting Requirements(Check appropriate category to perform job with or without accommodations)Level 1; Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Level 2; Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace. Light work requires physical exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work.Level 3; Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Level 4; Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Level 5; Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of forces occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions(check all that apply)Normal Office SurroundingsVibrationExposure to FumesMechanical HazardsExposure to DustChemical HazardsExposure to Extreme TemperaturesElectrical HazardsWet and/or HumidRadiant Energy HazardsNoiseExplosives HazardsMists or GasesBurn HazardsOther/Comments:Precautions must be followed when working in any health care environment.OSHA Categories(Complete this OSHA section for clinical/patient related jobs)Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.Category II: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.Category III: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

Created: 2025-11-15