Paramedic Jobs in Iowa

A Paramedic in the med tech industry is a professional who provides advanced medical and trauma care in emergency situations. Their tasks involve assessing patient's condition, administering appropriate medical procedures and medications, transporting patients to medical facilities, and providing reports or documentation. Paramedics utilize Med Tech equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous fluids to provide life-saving care to patients. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and maintain a clean, safe, and operational ambulance environment.

Important qualities for a Paramedic include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have a thorough knowledge of medical procedures and equipment operation. The most common certification required is the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification, which ensures competency in the field. Before becoming a Paramedic, an individual may hold positions such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a Firefighter, or a Registered Nurse (RN). These roles provide the necessary experience in emergency medical services and patient care needed to succeed as a Paramedic.

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Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Charles City, IA

  • Charles City, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charles City, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Located in Charles City, IA Job Description: Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! Part-Time PARAMEDIC Opportunity!...

Faculty- Paramedic (201 Day) Kirkwood Community College

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 23 hours ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Bachelor's degree Completion of NAEMSE Instructor Course Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Advanced Medical Life Support (...

Emergency Medicine, Paramedic - 50-100% (University Campus)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago

applicants with the following certifications: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Critical care Paramedic (CCP) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Prefer...

Paramedic - $73,394.83 - $112,102.00 - Located in Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - Located in Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Flight Paramedic

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 6 days ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - Scott Blvd Laboratory & Urgent Care Clinics 100%

  • Coralville, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Paramedic performs phlebotomy and a variety of difficult venipuncture procedures, difficult technical procedures, and other associated responsibilities...

Paramedic - Urgent Care Clinics 90%

  • Coralville, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 6 days ago

Initiates IVs and venipuncture samples as well as bedside glucose monitoring. Assists with hemorrhage control, spinal immobilization and splinting....

Paramedic IR Tech Assistant (M-F Rotating Days and Evenings)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Critical care Paramedic (CCP); Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)....

Paramedic DX (1st Shift; M-F; 800-1630) - Radiology North Liberty

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 8 days ago

Ability to precept EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and Paramedic students....

Program Director & Faculty - Paramedic (201 Day)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Master's degree Completion of NAEMSE Instructor Course Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS...

MercyOne Ottumwa Clinic Paramedic

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 12 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: The Clinic Paramedic will aid providers by creating a timely patient flow, positive customer experience, and care for clinic patients....

Paramedic 36 hours per week Superior Ambulance

  • West Burlington, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • West Burlington, IA
  • 13 days ago

Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association within 1 Year Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics within 1-1/2 Yrs Required Paramedic Iowa Dept of Public Health...

Paramedic

  • Cresco, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Cresco, IA
  • 14 days ago

Location: Cresco, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Join Our Team! At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a...

Paramedic CT/MR (M-F; 800-1630; 1st Shift)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 15 days ago

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Critical care Paramedic (CCP); Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)....

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in Iowa

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Paramedics in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.5%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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