Paramedic

Address :

808 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, Iowa, 55240

Salary Range (Min-Mid)

$30.07 - $36.70

Dept. / Office / Position Type

Ambulance - AFSCME Local 183

Employee Type

Regular

Job Description

• Applicants for this position are required to submit a résumé and encouraged to submit a cover letter to provide additional information about their qualifications and interest in the position.
• This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DEFINITION AND DUTIES :

Under direction of the Ambulance Director, the Assistant Director, and / or Field Supervisor, responsible to provide paramedic level patient care in accordance with the ambulance service protocols and under the auspices of the medical control physician or physician designee.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

High school graduate or equivalent and successful completion of the prescribed course curricula at an approved paramedic program as determined by the Iowa State Bureau of EMS and successful completion of at least 300 hours of classroom instruction, 150 hours of clinical experience, and 150 hours of ambulance / rescue field experience.

Special requirements : Must pass background check. Current EMT-Paramedic certification in the State of Iowa and current ACLS, BLS, PALS provider certifications. As a mandatory reporter, maintain approved training on child and dependent adult abuse reporting requirements. Valid driver's license and insurable under county liability coverage. Safe driving record.

SPECIFIC DUTIES : to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

JCAS MISSION & VISION :

Our Mission : Johnson County Ambulance Service is dedicated to serving our residents and visitors by providing efficient and effective emergency medical care and transportation. We will provide our services in a professional manner while maintaining the dignity of those we serve. We continually strive to learn, improve and grow in enhancing the quality of the care we deliver.

Our Vision : Johnson County Ambulance Service will accomplish its mission by striving for clinical excellence, response time reliability, economic efficiency and customer satisfaction while providing a safe and respectful workplace.

Supplemental Description

Johnson County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. For assistance please contact : Human Resources at humanresources@johnsoncountyiowa.gov or 319-356-6003.

Compensation Grade

Gr-AM-Paramedic