Paramedic – Emergency Department
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus Emergency Department, which sees over 61,000 adult and pediatric patients annually. The Paramedic provides immediate medical treatment to patients presenting with critical injuries, illnesses, and other concerns, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role requires fast thinking and processing in a high-pressure emergency setting and contributes to improving patient outcomes. The position is scheduled for days from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday requirements. Caregivers follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as 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) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of the start date in the Emergency Department.
- 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.
- Experience in a high-volume emergency room or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide duties that assist with 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, and other procedures.
- Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
- Transport patients and specimens.
- Assist with sterile procedures and clean and maintain supplies and equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
- Perform fluid and drug administration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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