Paramedic

University Hospitals

Elyria (OH)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Paramedic to assist in the Emergency Department, performing duties such as EKGs, blood draws, and patient care. Candidates must hold a state accredited paramedic certification and have significant experience.

The role demands effective communication skills and the capacity to handle healthcare equipment. Physical demands include frequent lifting and standing, along with the possibility of travel. Certifications such as BLS and ACLS are required upon hire.

Qualifications

3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II).
5+ years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associate's degree with 3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

Assists patients and healthcare needs during Emergency Department visits.
Performs EKGs, blood draws, and point of care testing.

Skills

Effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Medical terminology

Patient care equipment proficiency

Education

Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program

Job description

Overview

Assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinician during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments. Ensures the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports. Performs ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order. Prepares patients and care environment for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively. Performs delegated basic procedures as described by their annual competency based tool and orientation program.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Other Accredited Program: Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)

Work Experience

3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II)
5+ years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services OR classroom/clinical instructor (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS instructor)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II; seven for Level III)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ; required for Level II & III) (Required)

Physical Demands