Requirements
Provides advanced emergency medical treatment and transports ill or injured persons.

Observes and assesses patients’ physical state and level of consciousness; monitors and records patients’ vital signs; applies dressings and various splinting devices; communicates patient assessment findings; performs procedures as directed by the physician or in accordance with written protocols such as: Spinal immobilization, cardiac defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, arrhythmia recognition, nasogastric tube insertion, placement of percutaneous cricothyrotomy device, intravenous medication administration, calls prehospital trauma alerts according to Iowa Trauma System criteria, completes 12 lead ECG’s in field.

Description
Directs emergency procedures in the field. Triages and coordinates mass casualty incident response in field; prepares reports; prepares and maintains ambulances; operates emergency vehicles; assists physicians and nursing personnel in Emergency Department; assists with and responds to: Code 99’s, Code White, Code Red, Code Black, Code 13; performs all hospital security functions; initiates IV’s in hospital as part of IV team; completes quality improvement audits; bases pre-hospital care on quality improvement process changes and evidence-based findings in literature; cooperates as a member of the department and overall, hospital care delivery team; utilizes safety practices in daily activities, ie. Abides by safe driving policies and patient care practices.

Address
Ames, Iowa

Requirements
Must have a current Iowa license as a Paramedic, ACLS & PALS certification, and a valid Iowa Chauffeur's license with a good driving record.

Description
Assesses and treats emergency medical situations with appropriate techniques, resources and equipment. Full time weekend package position. Will work 3/4 weekends, 72 hours per 2 week pay period. Will work a mix of 8 and 12-hour shifts.

Address
Trinity Regional Medical Center
802 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

The City of Mason City, Iowa, is taking applications for the Civil Service Commission's entrance examinations for the full-time position of Fire Fighter/EMT, which consists of written and physical ability examinations. Applicants must hold an EMT-B or higher certification (National or Iowa) in order to test. Testing will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 8:00 a.m., at the Mason City Fire Department, 350 5th St SW, Mason City, IA.

Applications. Only applicants who have completed the City's application and complied with all pre-testing requirements and deadlines can take the written and physical ability tests on October 4, 2008. Applications must be received and in hand by Human Resources at City Hall (10 1st St NW) by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008. Applicants who mail their applications with a postmark before this date, but whose application is actually received after this date, will not be eligible to attend the testing. After an application is received, packets will be mailed to applicants with more information on the written and physical testing. Applications and a complete job description with all employment requirements are available at the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 10 1st St N W, Mason City, IA 50401-3224, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 641-421-3378 or on the City's web page here. Applications cannot be submitted electronically.

Civil Service List. Applicants who successfully pass the written and physical ability tests may be placed on the Department's Civil Service List. For the next two years, all fire fighters will be hired from this list (unless the list is exhausted sooner).

Minimum Standards for Hiring. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate and be at least 18 years of age at time of employment, Prior to hiring, individuals must comply with all State of Iowa standards for fire fighters, including no record felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude. Individuals must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Pre-employment physical and drug testing will be done as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements for Fire Fighters. Fire fighters at the Mason City Fire Department must: obtain a Chauffeurs license within 30 days of their employment; live within 10 miles of the City's limits within 6 months; be Fire Fighter I certified no more than 1 year after their employment starts; and have Paramedic certification within 3 years.

Salary and Benefits. Starting salary is $15.28 to $15.84 per hour depending upon EMT certification level. The City of Mason City provides excellent benefits to its fire fighters, including: paid vacation, 2 holidays (off); holiday pay, health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits through the State's 411 Municipal Fire & Police Retirement System, uniform allowance, dental insurance (optional) and flex benefits (optional).

Please do not hesitate to contact the Mason City Fire Department (641.421.3640), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. if additional information is needed regarding testing and hiring.

The City of Mason City and the Mason City Fire Department are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Requirements
Iowa Paramedic Certification required, National Paramedic registration preferred. Valid Iowa Chauffeur’s license and good driving record required.

Description
This position is responsible to provide patient care in emergency settings, hospital ER, and special events. Previous experience beneficial. 12 hour shifts. Weekend and Holiday Rotation.

Address
Winneshiek Medical Center
901 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA 52101

Spencer Hospital located in the gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes is currently seeking two Iowa certified Paramedic Specialists with their Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) endorsement to work fulltime nights in the Respiratory Therapy department. Successful applicants will perform Respiratory Therapy functions and deliver patient care in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and occasionally Obstetrics. No scheduled On-call. Casual shifts on the hospital’s critical care transport paramedic ambulance service are a possibility for those who may be interested.

Successful applicants must have a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed in their career. Certification in BLS, ACLS is required, NRP required within 12 months of hire. We offer 12hr shifts, 36 hrs / week. Rate of pay based on experience and competitive within the region. Interested applicants can apply by logging onto Spencer Hospital’s website at www.spencerhospital.org or calling the Human Resources department at 712-264-6205.

Requirements
emt-ps
acls
phtls
pals

Description
The Clarion Ambulace Service is accepting applications for two full time Paramedic Specialists.

Requirements
Iowa Paramedic Specialist Certification, ACLS, PALS and PHTLS. Residency is required. The City of Clarion offers an excelent benefit package.

Address
Clarion Ambulance Service
Attn: Chief Hennigar
PO Box 266
Clarion IA 50525

Requirements
Decatur County Ambulance has a full-time EMS position available at our hospital based ambulance service.  We desire candidates with exceptional customer service skills, an excellent driving record and class D Chauffeurs license.  You must be a current EMS provider certified in Iowa. 

Description
Decatur County Ambulance calls consists of emergency calls, long distance transfers and inter-facility  transfers.  We provide E911 service for Decatur County as the only paid, transporting service.  Between ambulance calls, EMS staff assist in the Emergency Department and utilize the state protocols as our basis for quality patient care. 

Available position is full-time and includes on call.  Salary is based on EMS level and experience.

Applications available for download at decaturcountyhospital.org or contact Human Resources at (641)446-2222

Full-Time EMT-PS
Mahaska Hospital Emergency Services is seeking a Full time Iowa EMT-PS . The ambulance is Hospital Based. Primary Duties are Ambulance calls and assist in the Emergency Department under the Scope of Practice. Employees work Three 12 hrs. shifts and 12 hrs. call before or after 12 hr. shift.. We also offer weekend package for employees. The package is base wage plus 35%. Mahaska Ambulance provides excellent benefits, which include but are not limited to:

• Medical and Dental
• PTO
• IPERS retirement
• Paid education days

Requirements

• Current EMT-PS
• BLS, PHTLS, PALS, and ACLS
• Current Iowa chauffeurs license with good driving record
• Pass applicable back ground check
• Pre-employment drug-screen
• Excellent communication skills

If interested contact
Mike Sebeniecher
Ambulance Director
1229 C ave. E.
Oskaloosa, Iowa 5257641-672-3345
msebeniecher@mahaskahospital.com

Human resources
Mahaska Health Partnership
1229 C ave. E
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
641-672-3125

You can get application on line at www.mahaskahealth.com

Paramedic/Paramedic Specialist
Midwest Ambulance Service

$5,000.00 Sign on Incentive for eligible Paramedics

Our Des Moines and Grinnell Operations are seeking Iowa certified Paramedic Specialist with Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement, Paramedic Specialist, and Paramedics. Successful candidates will have a strong desire to succeed in their career and possess an impeccable work ethic. We offer one of the most diversified work environments within the State of Iowa.

We provide E 911 service, specialized neonatal and pediatric transports, special event coverage, and long and short transfers while caring for stable and critically ill or injured patients.

We offer 24 hrs. on duty, 48 hrs. off duty and 8 hr. shifts. The Grinnell Operation also requires some stand-by shifts. We also offer part-time hours on a PRN basis.

New starting wages for a Paramedic Specialist working a 24 hr. shift is approximately $35,000.00 to $40,000.00 annually – plus the opportunity to earn overtime (Some medics make $50,000.00 plus annually).

Midwest Ambulance provides excellent benefits, which include:

• Medical and Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401K Retirement with matching fund Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Uniforms
• CEH’s and much more

We invite ONLY the “BEST of the BEST” to apply.

Midwest Ambulance Service of Iowa, Inc. (EOE)

Please visit our website at www.midwestambulance.com for more information and to apply or fax Resume to: COO @ (515) 252 -1725

“We are People Serving People – Professionals Serving Professionals”

Requirements

• Current Iowa EMT-Paramedic or higher certification
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• To Drive - must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current Iowa Chauffeur's License, possess a good driving record, and be approved to drive by our insurance company

Iowa Certified Paramedic
Franklin General Hospital is seeking an Iowa Certified Paramedic or Paramedic Specialist to work full-time or part-time. This position is primarily a 3p – 11p with call and additional shifts as needed. Qualified candidates will have current Iowa paramedic license as well as current BLS and ACLS certifications upon hire. Franklin General Hospital offers an excellent benefit package including IPERS, Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and flexible spending accounts. If interested, fill out an application at the hospital or print an application online at www.franklingeneral.com and send it to: