Emergency Department Paramedic - Pediatrics
About The Position
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 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 evenings from 3:00pm to 3:30am. Further requirements include every other weekend and every other holiday. No on-call hours.
Requirements
- 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) or American Red Cross
- Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic Training Program
Nice To Haves
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification
- One year of experience as an EMT-P
- Experience in a hospital setting or city ambulance
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
