PRN Paramedic - Emergency Department (ED)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Paramedic at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. In this role, you'll provide critical care in emergency situations, ensuring the best outcomes for patients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in emergency medical services and certifications in life support. This position requires flexibility with shifts and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program.
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, CPR, and phlebotomy.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Emergency Response

Education

Accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program

Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

As a Paramedic, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting with various critical injuries, illnesses and concerns. In this role, fast thinking and processing are essential, as every second counts in an emergency. Your tireless efforts help improve outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.

**A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, with every third weekend requirements.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of an RN.

+ Obtain and record vital signs.

+ Perform EKGs, CPR and phlebotomy and oral, nasal and/or 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/maintaining supplies and equipment.

+ 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)

+ Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic Training Program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification

+ One year of experience as an EMT-P

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**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.

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