Paramedic - Emergency Department, Main Campus, 72 Hours, Nights

MetroHealth; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroHealth Medical Center in Ohio seeks an EMT-Paramedic for direct patient care under physician and nurse supervision. You will perform administrative, clerical and clinical duties, while upholding patient safety, confidentiality, and the system's standards.

Required EMT-Paramedic certification with BLS/ACLS/PALS; able to interpret EKG tests and work with diverse patient populations. On-site role with rotating shifts and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• EMT-Paramedic certification required in Ohio.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required or obtainable per hire.
• Ability to pass EKG interpretation test within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under Physician direction and Nurse supervision.
• Perform administrative, clerical and clinical duties as assigned.
• Adhere to MetroHealth System policies and maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care, condition, treatment and response.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic certification

PALS certification

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS certification

EKG interpretation test

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 72

Shift: 7p - 7a; every other weekend and holiday rotation

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary

Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of a Physician and as assigned by a Registered Nurse. Performs administrative, clerical, and clinical duties as assigned. Complies with the policies and procedures of The MetroHealth System. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care that reflects the patient's condition, treatment, and response to care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Current certification by the State of Ohio as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Must successfully complete the Intermediate EKG test within three months of hire.
• Must obtain the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the AHA and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred

None

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.