Paramedic

University Hospitals

Westlake (OH)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals' St. John Medical Center in Westlake, OH seeks a PRN Paramedic to assist patients in the emergency department under clinician direction.

You will perform 12-lead EKGs, blood draws, IV access, bedside testing, and participate in life‑saving care with a strong emphasis on PHI security and safety.

Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required (Upon Hire)
PALS required within 6 months
Paramedic Specialty Certification required for Level II & III

Responsibilities

Assist patients and health care needs during Emergency Department visits under clinician guidance
Perform 12-lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks and bedside point-of-care testing
Ensure quality controls, defibrillator and refrigerator checks, and patient transport
Prepare patients and care environment for exams and specimen collection
Perform delegated basic procedures per annual competency tool and orientation

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Medical equipment handling

PHI handling

Education

State accredited paramedic program

Job description

PRN position at St. John Medical Center in Westlake

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