Suture/Ortho Specialist II (EMT/Paramedic)

Defiance College Foundation Inc; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an Emergency/Urgent Care support role for an 16-32 hour per week position across multiple locations including Main Campus and satellite campuses in Ohio. The role focuses on assisting with evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with wounds and orthopedic injuries under supervision.

Responsibilities include collaboration with practitioners and nurses, documentation, and contributing to resident and student education in wound care.

Formación

• EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic certification required.
• CMA or RMA certification required.
• Current BLS-CPR Certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in evaluation and treatment of patients with wounds and orthopedic injuries.
• Collaborate with Practitioners and Nurses to plan care.
• Document care and discharge instructions per policies.
• Support residents and medical students in suturing techniques and wound care.
• Perform procedures under supervision following practitioner orders.

Conocimientos

Therapeutic communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Descripción del empleo

Overview

16-32 hrs/week, 8-hr shifts between 11a-3a, every other weekend, holiday rotation. Base pay $22.37/hr plus applicable shift differentials. This is an Emergency Department and Urgent Care float position with locations including Main Campus, Hilliard, Dublin, Marysville, Lewis Center, Westerville, East Columbus, Canal Winchester, Grove City. Target Start Date is January 2027.

Job Description Summary

Assists in the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with minor and major cutaneous trauma, as well as orthopedic injuries, under the direction of the Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care Practitioners. Assists with the care of emergency services patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Practitioners.

Job Description: Essential Functions

Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of the patients and families Performs duties within the framework of the policies and procedures as established by Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Emergency Services Departments Collaborates with the Practitioner to evaluate individual patient care needs related to the cutaneous wounds and orthopedic injuries in relation to depth or degree of injury, and the need for specialty services, consultation, or referral. Facilitates the referral process. Performs procedures under the direction of the Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Practitioner and in accordance with a written practitioner order. Initiates, reinforce, and documents individualized home going instructions including follow-up, related to wound care, cast splint care, and other orthopedic appliances as appropriate Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures. Engages in the "workplace community" by functioning as a team member to support patient care within scope of training and competency, by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff. Assists practitioners with educational opportunities of residents, medical house staff, and medical students in suturing techniques and wound care in the emergency care setting.

Education Requirement

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Certifications

EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant), required. Current BLS-CPR Certification, required.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills Must complete annual Suture Orthopedic Competencies, Suture Labs and In-Service Education requirements.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.