PRN Paramedic – Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital is hiring a PRN Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs, EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy, and monitoring; RN and physician communication is essential.

This position requires active EMTP licensure in Ohio and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (PALS required upon hire or within one year). Shift details include mid-shift/evenings from 3:00pm to 3:30am with additional availability 11:00am to 11:30pm, plus

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program
• Current EMTP licensure in Ohio
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross
• ACLS certification through AHA or Red Cross
• PALS certification through AHA or Red Cross upon hire or within one year in the ED
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and airway suctioning
• Initiate cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy
• Notify RN/physician of rhythm changes
• Apply orthopaedic devices and simple splints
• Size crutches and teach crutch walking
• Assist with equipment setup and sterile procedures
• Transport patients and specimens
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
• Administer fluids and medications as directed

Education

EMS-Paramedic training program

EMT-Paramedic licensure in Ohio

BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

ACLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

PALS certification (AHA or Red Cross) upon hire or within 1 year

Clinical EMS Paramedic experience

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.

Paramedics provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients in emergencies. The Paramedic's role is to assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are the most highly trained emergency medical responders.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works mid-shift/evenings from 3:00pm to 3:30am with availability needed for 11:00am to 11:30pm as needed. Weekends and holiday requirements are also as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide duties that assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and oral, nasal and ET suctioning.
• Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy and saline locks.
• Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
• Apply orthopaedic appliances and simple splints.
• Size crutches and teach crutch walking.
• Assist with equipment setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
• Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
• Perform fluid/drug administration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• One year of experience as an EMT-P

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $26.65

Maximum hourly: $26.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).