PRN Paramedic

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PRN Paramedic to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will assist patients during Emergency Department visits, performing essential tasks such as EKGs, blood draws, and IV access. Your contributions will ensure high-quality patient care and safety, as you prepare the environment for exams and anticipate the needs of both patients and providers. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in emergency healthcare, working alongside skilled professionals in a supportive and fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about patient care and ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Paramedic experience preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during Emergency Department visits.
• Perform basic procedures and maintain patient care equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

Telephone System

Beeper System

Nurse Call System

Job description

Job Description - PRN Paramedic (2500033G)

PRN Paramedic - ( 2500033G )

A Brief Overview

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 gains 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.

Education

• Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years Paramedic Experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
• Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
• Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II; seven for Level III)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
• PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
• Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP); required for Level II & III (Required)