Paramedic

University Hospitals • Chardon, OH

9d

About The Position

Assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinician during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments. Ensures the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports. Performs ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order. Prepares patients and care environment for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively. Performs delegated basic procedures as described by their annual competency based tool and orientation program.

Requirements

• Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
• PALS (exception CMC)
• Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ; required for Level II & III)

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinician
• Perform 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments
• Ensure 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 environment for exam, specimen collection
• Perform delegated basic procedures as described by their annual competency based tool and orientation program
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards
• Maintain Protected Health Information (PHI)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees