Paramedic, UH Emergency Department

The Ohio State University

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic is an integral member of a patient-care team that includes registered nurses, patient care associates, patient services associates, and unit clerical associates. The team provides patient care and supportive services to achieve patient-care outcomes, involve patients in their plans of care, improve service levels, reduce hospitalization length, and decrease costs.

In the hospital, the Paramedic may provide emergency medical services only in the emergency department or while moving a patient between the emergency department and another part of the hospital. These services must be performed under the direction and supervision of a physician, a physician assistant designated by a physician, or a registered nurse designated by a physician, and may not exceed the scope of the Paramedic’s certificate to practice.

The Paramedic provides a variety of direct and indirect patient-care activities under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse, assisting the team in meeting patient-care needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Paramedic-Advanced Certification.
• Demonstrated competence to meet essential job functions.
• Maintain knowledge of patient-care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient-care activities as supervised and directed by the registered nurse.
• Assist the care team in meeting patient-care needs.
• Provide emergency medical services in the emergency department or while moving a patient between the emergency department and another part of the hospital, under the specified clinical direction and supervision and within the scope of the Paramedic’s certificate to practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED