Paramedic - Allen Hospital - PRN

easyservice; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Allen Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities include vital signs, basic wound care, lab draws, ECGs, and unit-based duties.

The role requires current paramedic certification and a strong ability to work under pressure. Candidates should have completed a Paramedic program and hold BLS/ACLS/PALS where applicable, with experience in EMS settings preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program (certificate or associate degree).
• Current paramedic-level certification is required.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are preferred at hire and must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Administer care including vital signs, basic wound care, lab draws, and ECGs.
• Assist with patient transport and 1:1 safety monitoring as needed.
• Communicate with RN/physician and document care accurately.
• Perform tasks independently under stress while ensuring quality patient care.

Skills

Stress management

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic program completion

Current paramedic certification

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Days/Nights (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Paramedic - Allen Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG's, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN or Physician based on state and market guidelines.

Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments, and other unit-based specialty duties base on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN.

Completes patient rounding as assigned.

Assists with giving patient instructions and discharge,

Administers medication in a safe manner consistent with the State Scope of Practice and Organization Policies and Procedures per market guidelines.

Completes patient rounding as assigned.

Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.

Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.

Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.

Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.

Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.

Collects data, within scope.

Completes patient screenings as applicable.

Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.

Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.

Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)

Current paramedic-level certification (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)

Work Experience

1 Year Paramedic (required)

2-3 Year Paramedic experience (preferred)

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of consta