Paramedic - Emergency Department, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is seeking a PRN Paramedic to join the Emergency Department. You will provide emergency care, monitor vital signs, perform EKGs and CPR, and assist with sterile procedures under RN supervision.

Minimum qualifications include Ohio EMTP licensure, BLS/ACLS, and PALS, plus clinical EMS experience. The role involves night shifts and supporting patient care in a fast-paced ED environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
• Current EMTP license issued in Ohio.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• PALS certification from AHA or Red Cross within one year of start.
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision.
• Obtain and record vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and airway/suction procedures.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy; manage saline locks.
• Notify RN/physician of rhythm changes and patient condition.
• Apply orthopaedic devices and assist with equipment setup.
• Transport patients and specimens as needed; assist with sterile procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy; document care accurately.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

ECG competency

Airway management

CPR

Sterile procedures

Education

Accredited EMS-Paramedic training program

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) license in Ohio

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Clinical EMS paramedic experience

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.

Paramedics provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients in emergencies. The Paramedic's role is to assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are the most highly trained emergency medical responders.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work nights from 7:00pm to 7:30am or 11:00am to 11:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide duties that assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and oral, nasal and ET suctioning.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy and saline locks.
• Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
• Apply orthopaedic appliances and simple splints.
• Size crutches and teach crutch walking.
• Assist with equipment setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
• Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
• Perform fluid/drug administration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $26.65 Maximum hourly: $26.65 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).