Paramedic - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic•Elkton, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern Ohio. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. 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 11:00am to 11:30pm on 3 12-hr days. Holidays and weekend rotations are required.

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

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.