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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Paramedic Full-time Nights

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 1 day ago

Education: Graduate of a Iowa Paramedic Specialist Course or National Paramedic Course....

Paramedic

  • Waverly, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 3 days ago

Previous experience as a Paramedic preferred. Must have thorough knowledge of emergency care equipment, vehicle operation and maintenance, and advanced Paramedic procedures....

Flight Paramedic - Located in Macomb, IL

  • Burlington, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 3 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...

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), and PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma...

Paramedic - Located in Independence, IA

  • Independence, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Independence, IA
  • 4 days ago

MinimumRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Drivers License BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record compliant with company policy Pass Physical...

Paramedic - Lifeguard Ambulance Service - Located in Macomb, IL

  • Burlington, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 5 days ago

MinimumRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Drivers License BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record compliant with company policy Pass Physical...

ER Paramedic FT Rotating

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

We are looking to hire a ER Paramedic....

Travel Paramedic - $1,507 per week

  • Albia, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Albia, IA
  • 6 days ago

Paramedic Needed in Albia Iowa!...

RN Diagnostic/Paramedic - Cardiology Clinic

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications Graduate of a RN/LPN accredited program or Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic level or equivocal program.)...

Paramedic Air/Ground Transport

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 10 days ago

Current NREMT certification. Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English....

Part-Time Paramedic - Lifeguard Ambulance Service - Located in Macomb, IL

  • Burlington, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 16 days ago

MinimumRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Drivers License BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record compliant with company policy Pass Physical...

Paramedic-PRN

  • Bloomfield, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Bloomfield, IA
  • 21 days ago

#19 Paramedic PRN Shift: PRN - Varies Weekends: Varied Holidays: As needed On-Call: Possibly $23.12 - $29.28 $2.50 evening shift and $2.50 night shift differential Occasionally employees may be asked...

Part-Time Paramedic

  • Charles City, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Charles City, IA
  • 24 days ago

MinimumRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Driver's License BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record compliant with company policy Pass Physical...

Paramedic - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinic (100%)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 25 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 25 days ago

Immobilization o Medical/Cardiac Care Assisted Delivery Cardioversion Carotid Massage BLS (Basic Life Support) Manual/Mechanical Defibrillator - Manual/Automated Transcutaneous Pacing Completes Point...

Post Acute Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic Coordinator

  • Ames, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 28 days ago

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Post Acute Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic Coordinator Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Paramedic Coordinator to join our Emergency Services team in our...

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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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