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

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a float position for patient care in emergency services. The role involves assisting with evaluations, treatments, and follow-ups under the guidance of medical professionals. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and outstanding communication skills, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, CMA, or RMA certification required.
• Current BLS-CPR Certification required.
• Must complete annual Suture Orthopedic Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation and treatment of patients with injuries.
• Monitor physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.
• Collaborate with practitioners for individual patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Required licensure and/or certification

Job description

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 October 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"