Paramedic - ED Main Campus (Nights)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced EMT-Paramedic to provide emergency medical services in the ED and stabilise patients according to hospital policy. This role requires pediatric-focused care and collaboration with ED physicians and staff.

Certified EMT-Paramedic with CPR/BLS; PALS within 18 months of hire; 1 year of pediatric patient care and 1 year field EMT-Paramedic experience preferred. Night shifts and weekend rotations are expected.

Qualifications

• EMT-Paramedic licensure is required.
• Current CPR certification; BLS for healthcare providers required.
• PALS within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year pediatric patient care experience.
• Minimum 1 year field experience as EMT-Paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and provide emergency medical care, monitoring and adjusting treatment as necessary.
• Administer medications and perform advanced procedures per ED staff or physician.
• Assist with patient transport between ED and other hospital facilities.
• Maintain and operate emergency care equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, consultants and physicians to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain and report accurate patient care documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

EMT-Paramedic Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Overview

12-24 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every third weekend rotation, holiday rotation.

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.

Job Description

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.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"