Paramedic

University Hospitals; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Paramedic with strong clinical skills to support the Emergency Department. You will perform 12-lead EKGs, blood draws, IV access, and bedside point-of-care testing while ensuring quality controls and patient safety.

In this role, you will prepare care environments, assist clinicians, and carry out delegated procedures per competency documentation. Compliance with PHI policies and ongoing competency training are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program.
• Required registrations/certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Paramedic certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and adapt to changing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist during Emergency Department visits by performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, and establishing IV access as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care testing and ensure daily quality controls and device checks.
• Prepare patients and care areas for examinations and specimen collection; anticipate needs of patients and providers.
• Adhere to department policies, protect PHI, and participate in annual training and orientation requirements.
• Perform delegated basic procedures in line with the competency-based program.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medical terminology

Education

Paramedic program certification

Tools

Nurse call system

Telephone/paging system

Job description

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.

A Brief 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

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%