PRN Paramedic - Emergency Department (ED)

Cleveland Clinic; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join their Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide critical emergency treatment to patients, working alongside a skilled team of caregivers. This position offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact in your community by saving lives and ensuring quality care. You'll engage in various responsibilities, from monitoring vital signs to assisting in emergency procedures, all while receiving support and appreciation from your colleagues. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a rewarding environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program is essential.
• Current licensure as an EMT-Paramedic in Ohio is required.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency treatment and patient care under RN supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and perform EKGs, CPR, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with patient transport and sterile procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

CPR

EKGs

Phlebotomy

Cardiac Monitoring

Oxygen Therapy

Fluid/Drug Administration

Manual Dexterity

Education

Accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

As a Paramedic, you will provide emergency treatment to patients in need of immediate attention. Within the Emergency Department, you will interact with fellow CTs, RNs, PCNAs and HUCs, working together to promote positive outcomes and quality of care. This role offers you the unmatched opportunity to save lives and make a lasting difference in your community every day.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00AM - 7:30PM, with one weekend and one summer/winter holiday in six-week period requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program.
2. Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA).
4. Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic Training Program.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification.
2. One year of experience as an EMT-P.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

1. Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
2. 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.
3. 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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.