Medic - Emergency Department - Rotating - Casual as Needed

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance (geographic and…

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH is seeking a part-time Paramedic to provide patient care in a fast-paced EMS environment. This position involves rotating weekends and holidays and supports RN staff with timely, safe care in accordance with organizational policies.

Responsibilities include initiating respiratory interventions, IV/IO access, cardiac rhythm interpretation, phlebotomy, EKGs, and coordination with EMS units.

Qualifications

• High School / GED and basic patient care skills required.
• Ohio Paramedic Certification required; ACLS and BLS current; PALS preferred.
• 2–4 years patient care experience or health-related education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates respiratory interventions including oxygen therapy and prep for intubation per order.
• Initiates IV/IO access and monitors patient status as requested.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and provides treatment per protocol.
• Transports and monitors patients, communicates with EMS units.
• Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Follows physician orders and supports RN and other staff.

Education

High School / GED

Paramedic Certification (OH)

ACLS

BLS

PALS preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

Position Purpose

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Paramedic will provide patient care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization.

This Paramedic position will be at Mount Carmel East on an as needed basis with rotating weekends and holidays.

What You Will Do

• Initiates respiratory interventions including oxygen therapy and assistance with preparation for intubation per physician order or protocol
• Initiates and discontinues intravenous lines and intraosseous (IO) access as requested by the physician, including use of the ultrasound machine
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and initiates appropriate treatment (CPR/defibrillation)
• Transports and monitors stable telemetry and non-telemetry patients
• Maintains professional radio communication with incoming EMS units
• Performs patient care activities as appropriately delegated by the RN in a timely manner
• Performs treatments and procedures according to approved standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Verifies and implements physician/other licensed independent practitioner’s orders.
• Administers medications, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures within the scope of practice under the direction of the physician/other LIP.
• Practices proper patient identification procedures. Maintains equipment appropriate to the care environment.
• Establishes priorities for the delivery of care and meets patient needs.
• Performs visual acuity, eye irrigations and equipment setups
• Performs CLIA-waived testing as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains lab specimens as ordered.
• Follows appropriate protocols and participates as a team member for trauma, stroke, STEMI and sepsis alerts, and resuscitation.
• Performs wound care and practices sterile technique when appropriate
• Performs suture and staple removal, excluding facial region.
• Performs foley care and collects specimens.
• Performs EKG
• Performs Phlebotomy
• Performs orthopedic duties
• Participates in hazardous materials or disaster events
• Performs duties as assigned in triage including facilitating door to EKG benchmark

Minimum Qualifications

• High School / GED. Successful completion of an approved course(s) which includes basic patient care skills, EKG and phlebotomy required
• License / Certification: Current Paramedic Certification in the State of Ohio. ACLS required, Current BLS Healthcare Provider required, PALS preferred
• Experience: 2-4 years previous patient care experience and/or technical education in health-related field preferred
• Effective Communication Skills

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

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.