Critical Care Professional- Paramedic- ICU

Critical Care Paramedic

SICU - Rock Island, IL

Full Time 0.9 FTE

Day Shift 7a-7p/Days/Every 3rd wkd/Every other holiday

Hiring immediately! The Critical Care Paramedic provides comprehensive, compassionate and quality care for patients in the ICU.  Care is provided in conjunction with, and under the direction of the ICU nurse and/or ICU Physician and under the delegated practice scope of the UnityPoint Health EMS System and System Medical Director.  The Critical Care Paramedic promotes a positive image of UnityPoint Health.  Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient/family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients to families.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you 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 you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re 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 purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

• Administers care to ill or injured patients in the hospital environment according to established standards of care, protocols and/ or physician orders under the direction of the ICU nurse and / or ICU physician within Trinity’s policies, legal limitations, and paramedic scope of practice.
• Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient’s care.
• Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current practice standards in emergency medical services, as well as the hospital setting.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psycho/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Interacts effectively, confidentially, and cooperatively with patient, families, physicians, and pre-hospital, and hospital personnel regarding patient care.

• Completion of a paramedic prgram with a valid Illinois or Iowa License
• Minimum of 1 year of field expereicne in a paramedic-based servie
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement - EMS