Suture/Ortho Specialist (Paramedic/EMT-B) - Emergency Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Suture/Ortho Specialist (Paramedic/EMT-B) for emergency services. This entry-level part-time role involves assisting in patient evaluations and treatments while providing support under medical supervision. The position offers flexible hours with a pay rate of $21.93/hr.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation and treatment of patients with cutaneous trauma and orthopedic injuries.
• Perform procedures under the direction of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Practitioners.
• Document patient care according to organizational standards.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Suture/Ortho Specialist (Paramedic/EMT-B) - Emergency Services

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Overview

16-32 hrs/week, 8-hr shifts between 11a-3a, every other weekend, holiday rotation.

Overview

16-32 hrs/week, 8-hr shifts between 11a-3a, every other weekend, holiday rotation.

Base pay $21.93/hr plus applicable shift differentials.

This is a float position with locations including Main Campus, Hilliard, Dublin, Marysville, Lewis Center, Westerville, East Columbus, Canal Winchester, Grove City.

Target Start Date is August 2025.

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, reinforces, 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"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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