Flight Paramedic - AirCare (Dubuque, IA)
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduation from high school
- Current Iowa EMT-PS, Criitical Care Paramedic certification and
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS (or PEPP), NRP, and PHTLS are required. TPATC or ATLS is required within 6 months of hire, and
- Minimum 3 years of advances life support in the field while working as a full-time emergency response paramedic, and
- Demonstrated success in the field of advances life support.
- Must obtain Certified Flight Paramedic within 2 years of hire.
Special Qualifications:
- Iowa Critical Care Endorsement
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer applicants with three (3) years advanced life support field experience as an emergency response paramedic, or current ER experience with a history of advanced life support field experience.
- Prefer applicants with current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
- Prefer applicants with the following certifications:
- An advanced trauma certification
- Prefer applicants with an Associate degree in Paramedic.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
