Paramedic - ED Main Campus (Nights)

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible at 24 hrs/week

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an EMT-Paramedic to provide emergency medical care in the Pediatric ED. Night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday rotations.

This part-time role offers benefits eligibility at 24 hours per week; compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• State of Ohio EMT-Paramedic certification required.
• Current CPR Certification and BLS required.
• PALS within 18 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and provide emergency care and monitoring.
• Administer medications and perform advanced procedures as directed by ED staff.
• Assist with patient transport between the ED and other facilities.
• Maintain equipment and document patient care accurately.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

State of Ohio EMT-Paramedic certification

CPR Certification

BLS for healthcare provider

PALS within 18 months

Job description

Overview

12-24 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every third weekend rotation, holiday rotation. Pay to commensurate with experience. Benefits eligible at 24 hrs/week. Not eligible for benefits at 12 hrs/week.

Job Description Summary

Provides emergency medical services and treatment to Emergency Department (ED) patients. Evaluates and stabilizes patients in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

Essential Functions

Assesses the patient's condition and provides appropriate emergency medical care, monitoring and adjusting treatment as necessary. Administers medications and performs advanced medical procedures as directed by ED nursing staff or the physician. Assists with the transport of patients between the ED and other NCH medical facilities. Maintains and operates equipment and supplies needed for emergency care. Collaborates with staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians to ensure quality patient care. Maintains and reports accurate patient care documentation.

Education Requirement

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, required. Current CPR Certification. BLS for healthcare provider, required. PALS within 18 months of hire, required.

Skills

Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Experience

One year of pediatric patient care experience, required. One year of field experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and /or equipment.

EOE

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.