ER Paramedic: Advanced Life Support in the ED

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Marymount Hospital's Emergency Department within the Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Paramedic to join the 24/7 ED team. You will assist in patient care under RN supervision, perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy, and support monitoring and resuscitation efforts. Candidates must complete an accredited EMS-Paramedic program, hold OH EMTP license, BLS/ACLS; PALS within one year. Shift 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. with weekends/holidays; benefits information at Cleveland Clinic careers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and oral, nasal and ET suctioning.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy and saline locks.
• Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
• Apply orthopedic appliances and simple splints.
• Size crutches and teach crutch walking.
• Assist with equipment setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, lumbar puncture, etc.
• Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
• Perform fluid/drug administration.
• Support the team in providing high‑quality emergency care.

Education

Accredited EMS-Paramedic training program

Ohio Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Clinical EMS Paramedic training program experience

Job description

Marymount Hospital's Emergency Department within the Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Paramedic to join the 24/7 ED team. You will assist in patient care under RN supervision, perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy, and support monitoring and resuscitation efforts. Candidates must complete an accredited EMS-Paramedic program, hold OH EMTP license, BLS/ACLS; PALS within one year. Shift 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. with weekends/holidays; benefits information at Cleveland Clinic careers.