Paramedic, Part-Time, Night

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UC Health is seeking a Paramedic for a part-time night shift at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. You will respond to emergencies, provide advanced pre-hospital care in a fast-paced ED environment, and support RN staff with patient care and triage.

Qualifications include current Ohio Paramedic license, a minimum of 1 year of paramedic experience, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications or the ability to obtain them within the first year of hire. Join a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient triage and rapid assessment in ED.
• Provide advanced pre-hospital and in-hospital care under RN direction.
• Utilize monitors, IVs, EKG and other life-support equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist with patient transport.
• Performs duties to support patient safety and care delivery.

Connaissances

Patient care

Patient triage

De-escalation

Communication

Formation

Ohio Paramedic License

1+ year paramedic experience

BLS ACLS PALS NRP certifications

Description du poste

Paramedic, Part-Time, Night

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.

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.

Benefits Details

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

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

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

Join Our Team

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope.

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.

Message

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