ER Paramedic (PRN) – ED Life-Saving Care

Cleveland Clinic; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The role involves providing emergency care under RN supervision, performing essential EMS duties, and supporting rapid response in a Magnet-designated facility.

Minimum qualifications include accredited EMS-Paramedic training, Ohio EMTP licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and clinical EMS experience. Preferred ITLS and EMT-P experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
• Current EMTP licensure in Ohio.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• PALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department.
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide duties that 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, LP, 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.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Clinical EMS experience

Education

Accredited EMS-Paramedic training program

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The role involves providing emergency care under RN supervision, performing essential EMS duties, and supporting rapid response in a Magnet-designated facility.

Minimum qualifications include accredited EMS-Paramedic training, Ohio EMTP licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and clinical EMS experience. Preferred ITLS and EMT-P experience are a plus.