Paramedic – Emergency Dept, Main Campus, PRN

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to deliver direct patient care, manage clerical duties, and maintain patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and EMT-Paramedic certification, along with experience in patient care. This role offers variable shifts with a focus on improving community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the Intermediate EKG test within three months of hire.
• Must obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of a Physician.
• Manages administrative, clerical, and clinical duties as assigned.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care.

Skills

Current certification as an EMT-Paramedic

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Ability to maintain patient safety

Ability to document patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 16.00

Shift: Variable Shifts and Days

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

• Required: High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam. Current certification by the State of Ohio as an EMT-Paramedic. Minimum one year of experience as a 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 BLS from the AHA and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• 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.

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