Description
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Job Summary
Provide out-of-hospital care appropriate to the age of each patient per protocols as established by the medical director. Assist with patient care in emergency department and other hospital departments within established guidelines/policies. This includes provision for the proper physical, emotional and spiritual care of patient also continuing education activities for EMS staff, outlying first responders and nursing.

Duties/Responsibilities
Obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs based on knowledge, growth and development, following the guidelines set in department policies and procedures and does so appropriate to the age of each patient. Assist nursing and support staff in patient care as priorities allow, at the level trained, under the supervision of a Physician or Physician designee (RN), according to each department policies. Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, employees and hospital information. Acts as a team leader with PRN staff (volunteers), part time employees, and students. Completes duties assigned by EMS Coordinator and ER nurse/nurse supervisor.

Education/Requirements/Knowledge/Skills
High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree and/or 2 years paramedic experience preferred Iowa state certified paramedic required Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS certifications required. Minimum of 1-2 years emergency medical field experience preferred Clean motor vehicle record with minimum violations and no OWI convictions.

If you are interested in this position, please direct your application and resume to:

Jen Savage
Human Resources
Fax: 712-852-5409
Email: savagejl@mercyhealth.com

Requirements
Quality EMS system is looking for quality EMS provider for part-time position.

Description
Part-time Paramedic position may lead to full-time CCP position.

Address
203 E. 3rd Street
Carroll, IA 51401

The State Trauma Coordinator position has been posted, the job description is below. If interested please go to the DAS Human Resources website to find the state posting. The web location is das.hre.iowa.gov/iowa.jobs and type Trauma in the key word search.

Job Title
Community Health Consultant

Auto req ID
8164BR

Location
Polk County

Department
588-Public Health

Salary Minimum
$45,676

Salary Maximum
$70,844

Job Description
This position provides coordination and monitors all aspects of Iowa's Trauma Care System.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical consultation and assistance to trauma care facilities (TCF) and EMS service programs throughout the state on aspects of enhancing their capability to provide trauma care and to remain in compliance with the Iowa Administrative Code and rules for Iowa's trauma system.
• Respond to and resolve customer service level problems in conformance with established standards.
• Review and update of verification criteria and administrative rules.
• Review all TCF's re-verification applications according to Iowa Administrative Code. Organize and perform on-site surveys of resource, regional and area TCF's. Assure compliance with standards, policies and procedures as defined by state.
• Recruitment of qualified physicians and nurses to participate on the on-site verification teams. Provide necessary training of verification team members with periodic updates. Write and maintain contracts with the members of the on-site verification survey teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings of the Trauma System Advisory Council and the System Evaluation and Quality Improvement Committee. Maintain current memberships to these committees.
• Presentations as requested and needed by TCF's, EMS service programs, training programs and conferences. Attend and participate with the Iowa Trauma Coordinators Association.
• Work closely with information technology staff and Systems Vendors to maintain Trauma System database integrity.
• Explore alternative private and public funding sources. Develop partnerships with other stakeholders.
• Position requires travel.

Perform other project/activities as assigned by the EMS Bureau Chief.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing, a human services or health-oriented field, or education, or nutrition and three years of professional experience in these areas.

For additional ways to qualify, please click here to view the job description and minimum qualifications.

Additional Qualifications

Post Close Date
27-Aug-2010

To Apply
Submit a completed Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) application form by the closing date. To complete an electronic application form, click on “Apply for Job Vacancy(s)” button. You may also mail an application form to:

Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise
Hoover State Office Building
1305 East Walnut
Des Moines, IA 50319-0150

Or fax your application to (515) 281-7970.

Requirements
Iowa Paramedic or Paramedic Specialist certification. ACLS/PALS/HCP BLS certifications required. Must be able to pass reference and background check.

Description
EMT-P or EMT-PS wanted. Paid position. Will be required to work minimum 3 shifts per month, but more shifts are available and preferred. Currently looking for all shifts, days/nights/weekends. Attend monthly crew meetings. Monthly training and skills maintenance provided. Will also be responsible for daily and monthly chores.

Address
NBA
c/o Jeff Bonlander
704 W 4th Street
Vinton, IA 52349