Emergency Department Paramedic

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Paramedic, you will provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients experiencing medical emergencies. In this role, you will assess patients’ urgent medical needs and help stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are among the most highly trained emergency medical responders, playing a critical role in patient care and emergency response. Your tireless efforts help improve outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working shifts varying between 12:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program
Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department
Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program

Nice To Haves

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification
One to two years of experience as an EMT-P

Responsibilities

Provide duties that assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and oral, nasal and 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 and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
Perform fluid/drug administration.