Paramedic I

University Hospitals

Chardon (OH)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Retirement plan

Employee Rewards Program

Career Ladder Program

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Paramedic I to provide high-quality emergency and non-emergency care alongside experienced clinicians.

You will perform 12 lead EKGs, IV access, ABGs, and bedside testing, while maintaining PHI integrity and following department policies. This role includes participation in a career ladder and access to benefits such as retirement plans.

Qualifications

Graduated from a state-accredited paramedic program (required).
3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II) or 5+ years (Level III) with related degrees.
Addresses patient needs quickly and communicates clearly with clinicians.

Responsibilities

You will assist patients during Emergency Department visits, including 12 lead EKGs and bedside testing.
Perform ABGs and gain IV access as directed.
Ensure completion of quality controls and equipment checks daily.
Prepare patients and environments for exams and anticipate needs.
Perform delegated basic procedures per competency and orientation.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Education

State-accredited paramedic program

Job description

Job Description - Paramedic I (260008SL)

Paramedic I - ( 260008SL )

Are you passionate about delivering lifesaving care and want to be part of a team that invests in your success? As a Paramedic, you will provide high-quality emergency and non-emergency medical care while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Free Parking for regular status caregivers

Retirement and pension plans

Employee Rewards Program

Career advancement through our Career Ladder Program

A Brief Overview

You will assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinicians during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments.
You will ensure the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports.
You will perform ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order.
You will prepare patients and care environments for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively.
You will perform delegated basic procedures as described by the competency based tool and orientation program.

Additional Responsibilities

You will perform other duties as assigned.
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)

Physical Demands