Paramedic - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic•Grosse Pointe, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. South Pointe Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On this team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your assigned unit. South Pointe Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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. A caregiver in this position works 11:00am to 11:00pm.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program
Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio
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

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.