**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills of a certified paramedic, for all age groups in a ground ambulance, pre-hospital, and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Is guided by Mercy Ambulance Protocols or direct medical control. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, chairs standing committees, and works with management staff to provide quality assurance on patient transports. **MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED** : + Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa with the Critical Care Endorsement. + Minimum of 3 years recent, full-time experience functioning as critical care paramedic, providing direct patient care. + Demonstrates proficiency with advance airways, advance ventilators, and other medical equipment. + Is experienced in the care and transport of Pediatric Patients. + Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification prior to employment with Mercy Ambulance and maintain current certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to employment with Mercy Ambulance and maintain current certification. + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification prior to employment and maintain current certification. + Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran