Paramedic PT 11a-11p

OhioHealth; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus is seeking a Paramedic for part-time evening coverage (11a-11p). You will work under the Staff RN, perform nursing-related tasks, respond to code assists, and handle patient care activities including CPR, EKG, and IV access, while documenting care and communicating with the ED team.

The role emphasizes clinical information system use, patient preparation, and safe transfer of patients across units, with focus on quality care in a fast-paced Emergency

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• EMTP - National Registry required.
• State of Ohio EMT-P licensure; BLS/CPR; PALS/BTLS optional.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and weight; assist with admissions and transfers; CPR and ECG as directed.
• Document interventions and patient responses; interact with physicians and ED staff.
• Maintain and organize EMS/Code equipment; assist with specimen handling and specimen transport.
• Maintain EMS/Code equipment and organize supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

EKG

Patient transfer

Education

High School or GED

BLS - Basic Life Support

EMTP - National Registry

Tools

Peripheral IV access

Job description

## Paramedic PT 11a-11pApply: WESTERVILLE MEDICAL CAMPUS: Part time: Posted Today: JR158673**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Under the direct supervision of the Staff RN, this position performs select nursing-related activities, responds to code assists, performs procedures, utilizes prescribed equipment; and performs other miscellaneous duties.**Responsibilities And Duties:**40% Patient Care Activities: Takes vital signs and weight; participates in patient admission and transfer; prepares patient for physician evaluation; measures and records intake and output; performs CPR; performs EKG; obtains vital signs; places patient on cardiac monitor; obtains oxygen saturation levels; provides oxygen per physician order/protocol; assists patient with activities; assists with turning, positioning, and other ADL. Transfer patients safely to and from diagnostic testing, in-patient units, and other areas of the medical center. Responds to code assists. Utilizes orthopedic equipment; applies bandages and restraints as ordered. Applies compresses and bandages; applies heat and cold as directed; performs postmortem care; maintains Foley catheter to straight drain; performs venous access to peripheral sites for lab draws, initiates peripheral IV catheters per doctor order/protocol; discontinue peripheral intravenous catheters; cleanses wounds and applies sterile dressings as ordered. Delivers and retrieves specimens to and from the laboratories within the hospital. Assists physician with suturing. Documents interventions, patients responses and care appropriately. Does not monitor or administer dosages/rate/infusions of medications other than normal saline e of any kind by any route. Does not perform triage. 40% Performs Clinical Information System: Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to interact with all ED communication and information systems. Enters orders and patient information; retrieves data as needed. Prepares and sends specimens to appropriate diagnostic facilities. Communicates appropriately with physician, hospital departments, and other patient care resources via telephone as directed by supervisors. Prepares and maintains physician call schedules and other information. Assist with data collection. Documents all actions appropriately as needed. 20% Equipment and Supply Maintenance: Locates, cleans and organizes EMS/Code equipment. Prepares EMS/Code equipment for shipping and maintains records of same. Cleans and organizes emergency department and equipment as needed. Re-stocks patient care areas and supply areas as needed. Identifies equipment in need of repair, initiates work-order, and delivers equipment for repair to Plant Operations. Maintains forms and supplies as needed.**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, EMTP - EMTP - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians**Additional Job Description:**State of Ohio EMT-P licensure, BLS/CPR. Optional PALS, BTLS**Work Shift:**Evening**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**24**Department**Emergency DepartmentJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry