Emergency Department - Paramedic, PRN
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others. Paramedics provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients in emergencies. The Paramedic's role is to assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are the most highly trained emergency medical responders. This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
- Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the 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).
- One year of experience as an EMT-P.
- Experience with IVs.
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.
Benefits
- Drug free environment
- Influenza prevention program (including annual vaccination or approved exemption)
- Equal employment opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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