Paramedic I

University Hospitals•Chardon, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about delivering lifesaving care and want to be part of a team that invests in your success? As a Paramedic, you will provide high-quality emergency and non-emergency medical care while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Evening Shift-11:00A-11:00P Click here to learn more

Requirements

Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)
3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II)
5+ years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services OR classroom/clinical instructor (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS instructor)
Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II; seven for Level III)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ; required for Level II & III) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

Assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinicians during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments.
Ensure the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports.
Perform ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order.
Prepare patients and care environments for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively.
Perform delegated basic procedures as described by the competency based tool and orientation program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.