Paramedic, Part-Time, Night

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Discounts

Résumé du poste

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Paramedic for a part-time night shift to support our Emergency Department. You will provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, perform delegated tasks, and use monitors and equipment to assist with assessments and care.

The role emphasizes prioritization, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards within a Level I trauma/Stroke Center environment, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current OH Paramedic License.
• 1+ year paramedic experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications within department specified period or obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care under RN direction in the Emergency Department.
• Prioritize tasks and multi-task to support care delivery.
• Assist with procedures and use monitors/equipment for patient assessment.
• Document observations and care as directed by nursing staff.
• Support triage activities and HazMat decontamination as needed.

Connaissances

Paramedic experience

BLS ACLS PALS NRP

Patient care

Formation

Ohio Paramedic License

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.

Job Description

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.

Benefits Details

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

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

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. UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

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