Paramedic, Part-Time, Day

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UC Health is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team in a part-time day-shift role at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. You will assist in patient care under RN supervision, perform essential procedures, and participate in triage and safety protocols within a Level I trauma center environment.

The position emphasizes clinical competence, teamwork, and professional growth as you support physicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Paramedic license is required.
• At least 1 year of paramedic experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP within period or within 1 year of hire.
• Additional education or trainings may be required.

Responsabilités

• Provides assistance for patient care needs.
• Prioritizes and multitasks under RN direction.
• Performs delegated patient care: IVs, IOs, 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy, vitals, splinting and wound care setup.
• Collects, reports, and documents observations and patient care.
• Uses monitors and equipment including EKG machine, IO, and Prevue.
• Assists physician and nursing staff with procedures.
• Participates in patient triage and HazMat decontamination.
• Understands de-escalation principles and uses related techniques.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly with privacy in mind.
• Performs quick registration and communicates effectively with patients and families.
• Orders, stocks, and cleans assigned area; transports patients and maintains carts.
• Participates in Point of Care QA and tests; performs related clerical duties.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

Formation

Current OH Paramedic License

1+ Years of Paramedic Experience

BLS ACLS PALS NRP certifications

Outils

Monitors

EKG machine

Prevue

Description du poste

Paramedic, Part-Time, Day

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

The Paramedic assists patient care services and medical staff of the Emergency Department in providing quality patient care and performing assigned duties under a registered nurse's direction.

Unit Details

UC Medical Center is the region's only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati's first Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. The unit provides development opportunities to grow your personal, professional, and leadership skills through dynamic resources and education. Our newly renovated department brings state-of-the-art equipment, SRU rooms and trauma bays, behavioral health pods, a more manageable nursing station, and a larger waiting room.

Patient Care

• Utilizes knowledge and skills to provide assistance for patient care needs
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and multi- task
• Under the direction of the RN, performs delegated patient care, including but not limited to: insertion of IVs, insertion of IVs with Prevue, insertion of IOs,12 lead EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, vital signs, crutch walking, splinting, wound irrigation, suture set up, and application of dressing.
• Able to collect, report, and document observations and patient care
• Use of specialized medical equipment including, but not limited to, monitors, EKG machine, IO, and prevue.
• Under the direction of the RN, assists physician and nursing staff with procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assists with patient triage process Performs HazMat decontamination
• Understands de-escalation principles and utilizes skills/techniques in appropriate situations
• Answering patient call lights promptly and politely sensitive to patient limitations and by identifying nursing unit and self by first name

Patient Safety

• Assures a safe patient care environment
• Communicates pertinent patient information
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and involvement in problem solving
• Maintains patient's needs for privacy and confidentiality during all communication
• Utilizes ENA standards as a guide to provide safe patient care
• Adheres to all hospital policies

Emergency Department Environment

• Participates in the hospital's Emergency Operations Plan during disaster situations
• Communicates with various departments in a cooperative manner
• Performs quick registration of patients
• Effectively communicates to patients and families
• Ordering, stocking, and cleaning assigned area
• Maintains specialty carts Transports patients
• Responsible for Point of Care quality assurance and tests
• Performs clerical duties as directed

Professionalism

• Takes initiatives in professional growth
• Conducts self in an orderly and professional manner at all times
• Serves as a role model with all members of the health care team, patients, family members, and visitors
• Promotes efficient functioning of the department to enhance patient satisfaction
• Demonstrates ongoing competency
• Attends all required departmental and hospital meetings and training
• Functions as a preceptor

Education and Experience Requirements

• Current OH Paramedic License
• 1+ Years of Paramedic Experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications within department specified period or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Completes any additional education, certifications, or trainings as assigned

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance health and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop