Paramedic, Burnet ED, Day Shift, Full time

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a full-time Paramedic for the Burnet Emergency Department. The role is day shift, 36 hours per week, with starting pay based on experience and qualifications.

The position offers a fast-paced, pediatric-focused environment with opportunities to impact patient care and outcomes. You will perform assessments, monitoring, treatments, documentation, and drive collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Current Ohio or Kentucky paramedic certification
• NREMT certification within 6 months of hire
• ACLS and PALS within 3 months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 6 months
• Trauma certification within 1 year
• Valid driver's license with <5 points

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice & Patient Care - provide assessment, monitoring, treatment and clinical decision-making within the Paramedic scope and departmental protocols.
• Safety & Operational Readiness - promote a safe environment, inspect equipment, ensure readiness, participate in emergency response and transport activities.
• Communication & Collaboration - communicate with healthcare team, provide clear handoffs, support quality initiatives and adhere to policies.
• Compliance & Professional Practice - maintain certifications, licensure and confidentiality, comply with laws and privacy requirements.

Skills

Paramedic Certification

NREMT

ACLS

PALS

Neonatal Resuscitation

Trauma Certification

Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Facts

Primary Location Burnet Campus Department Burnet Emergency Department Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 36 FTE 0.9 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $24.56 - $30.75 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice & Patient Care - Provide assessment, monitoring, treatment, ongoing patient care and clinical decision-making within the Paramedic scope of practice, departmental protocols, and organizational policies. Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, initiating interventions and communicating findings to the appropriate healthcare team members. Perform clinical procedures, medication administration, airway management, vascular access, and other approved interventions consistent with training, certification, and assigned work area. Function effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care across a variety of clinical environments. Integrate age-specific, developmental, family-centered, and culturally responsive principles into patient care delivery. Accurately complete required clinical documentation and maintain records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Safety & Operational Readiness - Promote a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff by adhering to established safety practices and reporting hazards or concerns promptly. Inspect, maintain and report deficiencies in patient care equipment, supplies and assigned work areas to ensure operational readiness. Participate in emergency response, patient movement, transport-related activities when assigned, and other operational activities as required by departmental assignment. Demonstrate the physical ability to safely perform essential job functions, including lifting, moving, and transporting patients and equipment.
• Communication & Collaboration - Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, and other healthcare team members. Provide clear and timely patient handoffs and clinical updates to support continuity of care. Support departmental goals through participation in meetings, process improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem solving. Practice in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, professional licensure requirements, accreditation standards, departmental protocols and organizational policies. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, performance improvement and operational excellence initiatives to support high-quality patient care and organizational effectiveness.
• Compliance & Professional Practice - Maintain all required certifications, licensure, competencies, and continuing education requirements. Practice in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, departmental protocols, and organizational policies. Protect the confidentiality of patient, family, employee, operational, and financial information and comply with all privacy requirements.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Ohio Paramedic Certification, Kentucky Paramedic certification within 6 months of hire
• NREMT within 6 months of hire
• ACLS, PALS certification within 3 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 6 months of hire
• Trauma certification within 1 year of hire
• Valid Driver's License with less than 5 points on driving record

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

EEO Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability