PRN Paramedic

University Hospitals; Chardon Township (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a healthcare assistant in its Emergency Department to assist patients and perform essential clinical tasks. The role includes performing procedures such as EKGs and blood draws while ensuring compliance with health information regulations. Ideal candidates are proactive and capable of anticipating the needs of patients and providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Familiarity with Emergency Department procedures.
• Ability to perform basic healthcare tasks and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during Emergency Department visits.
• Perform routine procedures: blood draws, EKGs, point of care testing.
• Ensure quality control and safety standards are met.

Skills

Patient Care

EKG

Blood Draw

IV Access

Point of Care Testing

Job description

Description
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 gain 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.