Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

Clinical Excellence

Provide advanced care to emergency room patient(s)

Assist in all aspects of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) care for the patients.

Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.

Performs advanced care of patients to include IV therapy, administration of medications appropriate for individual’s level of certification, advanced pharmacological interventions (i.e. IV drip management), endotracheal intubations, ventilator management and assists registered nurses in Emergency Room and other patient care areas.

Patient Care

Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services Scope of Practice.

Performs Triage assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment.

Implements the plan of care according to scope of practice and hospital protocol/procedures. Working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Administers medications and treatments within scope of practice. Assists with critical patient care, CPR, Trauma patient care when needed

Development & Patient Education

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 patient’s 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.

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.

Leadership

Responsible for the orientation of new associates by acting as a resource and mentor to associates. Collaborates with unit leadership, as appropriate. Serves in preceptor role, as appropriate.

Participates in the education experiences of students.

Utilizes evidenced based models of learning.

Education:

Completion of an accredited Paramedic Program.

Experience:

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience on a paramedic ground ambulance service or related experience.

Preferred or Specialized

Three to five years’ experience on a paramedic ground ambulance service or related experience.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Possess current Paramedic licensure in the State of Iowa.

Preferred or Specialized

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)

ER Only:

ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, and CPI preferred and required within one year of hire

TNCC preferred and required within 2 years of hire

ENPC preferred and required within 3 years of hire