Paramedic - Emergency Department (ED) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department under the guidance of a registered nurse or designated healthcare professional, following applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. The role provides basic and advanced ED technician care within the paramedic’s scope of practice and validated competencies.

Responsibilities include patient care and comfort, measuring vital signs, personal care and hygiene, assisting with mobility, laboratory draws, ECGs, basic wound care, and other department-specific duties. Advanced ED technician tasks include colostomy care, IV insertion and removal and site care, monitored transport, initiating CPR when needed, Foley catheter placement, and recognizing patient crises or decline and notifying an RN. The Paramedic also supports patient rounding, instructions and discharge, medication administration as permitted, one-to-one patient safety companion services, patient screenings, data collection, documentation, and handoff reporting. The role serves as a liaison between patients and nurses, provides customer service to patients, families, visitors, community providers, and employees, and contributes to quality and safety improvement. The position requires independent judgment, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and the ability to work under considerable stress.

This is a PRN position in the Emergency Department at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0.01, and the posting identifies all work shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a paramedic program at the certificate or associate degree level.
• Current paramedic-level certification.
• At least 1 year of paramedic experience.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS certification preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
• Skills and abilities listed include computer literacy; patient monitoring and reporting; medical-history recording; sterile-field steps; CPR; straight urinary catheterization; ear irrigation; patient positioning and transport; customer service and patient care; phlebotomy; EKGs; splinting; wound care; obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure; attention to detail; problem-solving; independent and pressured work; critical thinking; communication; teamwork; conflict resolution; active listening; relationship building; empathy; Morgan lens irrigation; bladder irrigation; Yankauer suctioning; colostomy care; IV insertion, removal, and site care; monitored transport; Foley catheter placement; basic airway management; cardiac monitor strip interpretation of all rhythms within scope of practice; and defibrillation.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of paramedic experience.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the guidance of an RN or designated healthcare professional and within applicable regulations, scope of practice, and organizational policies.
• Provide basic care and comfort, measure vital signs, assist with personal care, hygiene, and mobility, perform lab draws and ECGs, provide basic wound care, and carry out other unit-based duties.
• Perform advanced ED technician tasks, including colostomy care, IV insertion and removal and IV site care, monitored transport, initiating CPR, Foley catheter placement, and alerting an RN to patient crises or decline.
• Complete patient rounding as assigned.
• Assist with patient instructions and discharge.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with state scope of practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety companion service as needed.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes and concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly as applicable.
• Participate in handoff reports about pertinent patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Collect data within scope and complete applicable patient screenings.
• Promote quality and safety by seeking continual improvement in patient-care processes and systems.
• Work independently, solve problems, resolve conflict, and work under considerable stress.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED