Paramedic I

University Hospitals Pain Management; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Parma, Ohio is seeking a full-time professional to assist patients during their Emergency Department visits. Responsibilities include performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, and initiating bedside point of care testing. The role requires proactive support for patients and their needs while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Candidates must exhibit strong skills in patient care and be prepared to handle various clinical responsibilities as assigned. All duties will adhere to the highest standards of health information security.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical environment assisting healthcare providers.
• Familiarity with point of care testing and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during Emergency Department visits.
• Perform 12 lead EKGs and blood draws as required.
• Prepare patients for examination and specimen collection.

Skills

EKG monitoring

IV access

Point of care testing

Patient care

Job description

A Brief Overview

Full Time Days Parma Medical Center

Assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinician during Emergency Department visit including 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs 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.