Paramedic I

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Beachwood, Ohio, is looking for a Paramedic I to assist patients during Emergency Department visits. The candidate should have graduated from a state accredited paramedic program and possess certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This role involves performing essential medical procedures and ensuring the care environment is ready for patient exams. Candidates with 3+ years of paramedic experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paramedic experience (Level II) required.
• 5+ years of paramedic experience or an associate's degree with experience for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during Emergency Department visits.
• Perform basic medical procedures as directed by clinicians.

Skills

Effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Medical terminology

Education

Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program

Tools

Patient care equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Paramedic I (2600029V) Paramedic I - ( 2600029V )

A Brief Overview Assist patients with health care needs as directed by clinicians during Emergency Department visits at Ahuja Medical Center. This can include performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments. Ensures the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports. Performs ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order. Prepares patients and care environment for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively. Performs delegated basic procedures as described by their annual competency based tool and orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II)
• 5+ years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services OR classroom/clinical instructor (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS instructor)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
• Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
• Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II; seven for Level III)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
• PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
• Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ; required for Level II & III) (Required)