Paramedic - Emergency Department Lewis Center (Nights)

Davita Inc.; Orange Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Paramedic for the Emergency Department, focused on night shifts. Responsibilities include providing emergency medical services, collaborating with medical staff, and maintaining care documentation. This role demands strong communication skills and relevant EMT-Paramedic certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• PALS certification needed within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's condition and provides emergency medical care.
• Administers medications and performs advanced medical procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient care documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Paramedic - Emergency Department Lewis Center (Nights)

24 or 36 hrs/week, night shift, 7p-7a, every third weekend, every other holiday

This is NOT a contingent position.

Base pay $21.93/hr. Benefits eligible.

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, 61-100 lbs, loud noises, machinery, peripheral vision, power tools, pushing/pulling over 100 lbs with assistance.

Frequently: Bend/twist, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases, decision making, depth perception, fumes, gases, vapors, various lifting/carrying weights, patient equipment, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing far/near, sitting, squatting/kneeling.

Continuously: Audible speech, hearing acuity, data interpretation, problem solving, standing, walking.

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance and/or equipment.

This list is not exhaustive and does not limit the supervisor's right to assign work. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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