Paramedic - Emergency Department

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System's Main Campus is seeking a Paramedic for the Emergency Department to provide immediate care for patients with critical injuries and illnesses during night shifts. You will work with a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, performing essential procedures and supporting physicians and nurses.

This role requires Ohio EMTP licensure, active EMS paramedic certification, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program.
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, CPR and phlebotomy and oral, nasal and/or ET suctioning.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy and saline locks.
• Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assist with sterile procedures and maintaining supplies and equipment.

Education

EMT-Paramedic Ohio

BLS ACLS PALS

EMS Paramedic Training

Clinical EMS Experience

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Paramedic - Emergency Department

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

ED CCF-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

G16005

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Paramedic, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting various critical injuries,illnessesand concerns. In this role, fast thinking and processing are essential, as every second counts in an emergency. Your tireless efforts help improve outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients,theirfamiliesand your fellow caregivers.

A caregiver in this position worksnights from 7:00pm to 7:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide patientcare in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs,CPRandphlebotomy and oral, nasal and/orET suctioning.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygentherapyand saline locks.
• Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
• Applyorthopaedicappliances and simple splints.
• Size crutches and teach crutch walking.
• Assistwith equipment setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
• Assistwith restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assistwith sterile procedures and cleaning/maintainingsupplies and equipment.
• Perform fluid/drug administration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an accredited EMS-ParamedicTraining Program
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS),Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Clinical experience through an EMS ParamedicTrainingProgram

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification
• One year of experience as an EMT-P

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.