Emergency Department Paramedic, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking dedicated caregivers to join their team at a Magnet Hospital. In this role, you will provide essential emergency care to patients, utilizing advanced life support techniques and state-of-the-art technology. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program and possess various certifications, including BLS and ACLS. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive environment focused on professional growth. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program required.
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs, CPR, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with patient transport and sterile procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Advanced Life Support

EKG

CPR

Phlebotomy

Oxygen Therapy

Cardiac Monitoring

Fluid/Drug Administration

Education

Accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. South Pointe Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On this team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your unit. South Pointe Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Paramedics provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients in emergencies. The Paramedic's role is to assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are the most highly trained emergency medical responders.

A caregiver in this position works day/evening/night/weekend, 9:00am-9:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Provide duties that assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
2. Obtain and record vital signs.
3. Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and oral, nasal and ET suctioning.
4. Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy and saline locks.
5. Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
6. Apply orthopaedic appliances and simple splints.
7. Size crutches and teach crutch walking.
8. Assist with equipment setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
9. Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
10. Transport patients and specimens.
11. Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment.
12. Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
13. Perform fluid/drug administration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
2. Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department.
6. Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
2. One year of experience as an EMT-P.

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Physical Requirements:

1. Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
2. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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