PARAMEDIC - ER

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation is seeking a Paramedic to support the Emergency Department team. The role involves proactively obtaining blood specimens, delivering lab samples, stocking supplies, and assisting with patient care under RN supervision.

The Paramedic will also transport patients and perform essential procedures such as EKGs and IV insertions according to policy. Candidates should be a Graduate of an approved paramedic program with EMT-P license in Ohio and current AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an approved paramedic program.
• EMT-P license in Ohio required.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS with RQI training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN by obtaining blood specimens for testing and analysis.
• Safely deliver lab specimens to the hospital lab.
• Stock departmental supplies and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with patient care under RN direction.
• Transport patients to various areas of the hospital.
• Perform EKGs and IV insertions as needed.
• Administer medications per scope of practice.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of approved paramedic program

EMT-P license in the state of Ohio

AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS (RQI) certifications

Job description

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Paramedic is to assist the RN by proactively obtaining blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analysis, assuring expeditious and safe delivery of all lab specimens to the hospital lab, stocking departmental supplies, assisting with selected patient care under the direction of an RN, helping maintain a clean work environment, and transporting patients to various areas of the hospital.

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Paramedic is to assist the RN by proactively obtaining blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analysis, assuring expeditious and safe delivery of all lab specimens to the hospital lab, stocking departmental supplies, assisting with selected patient care under the direction of an RN, helping maintain a clean work environment, and transporting patients to various areas of the hospital.

Department Summary

The Emergency Department is a 59-bed, high-volume unit designed to support a split-flow care model that optimizes patient throughput and aligns care with acuity. The department includes Vertical and Horizontal treatment zones, a Rapid Assessment Zone, Results Pending Area, and Inpatient Holding Area. Treatment spaces are organized across four care teams and include specialized rooms for trauma, resuscitation, behavioral health, isolation, decontamination, and forensic exams. The unit is equipped to manage low- to high-acuity patients, including those requiring continuous monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and extended care. Staffing models and room utilization adjust dynamically based on patient volume, acuity, and operational needs to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality emergency care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved paramedic program.
• EMT-P license in the state of Ohio.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Department Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Skills to understand the patient's extent of illness or injury.
• Communication skills to speak clearly about the situation and procedures to patients and healthcare staff.
• Problem solving skills for quickly understanding the patient's status and symptoms and for administering required treatments.
• Interpersonal skills to work in teams and coordinate with others to handle stressful situations.

Department Skills

• Perform EKGs.
• IV insertions and removal.
• Lab draws.
• Applying Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Emergency Room Physician.
• Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms.
• Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to established procedures and per physician orders and policy. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate.
• Performs EKGs, insert IV’s, perform ultrasound guided IV insertions.
• Places patient on monitor telemetry leads.
• Transports patients to floor with appropriate monitoring.
• Perform cardioversion and synchronized cardioversion.
• Administer medications per scope of practice and Aultman policy.

Working Conditions

• Working hours vary according to departmental needs.
• Works under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Lunch periods will be assigned by the Charge RN.
• Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Addendum

Lifting 0-10 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Forward Reaching
Continuous 66% of the day
Overhead Reaching
Occasional 10-33%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Frequent 34-65%
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Continuous 66% of the day
Twisting/Turning
Continuous 66% of the day
Kneeling/Squatting
Frequent 34-65%
Crawling
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Continuous 66% of the day
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Continuous 66% of the day
Fine motor coordination
Continuous 66% of the day
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.