Paramedic

University Hospitals•Willoughby, OH

About The Position

The Paramedic assists patients and supports their healthcare needs during Emergency Department visits as directed by a clinician. Duties include performing 12-lead EKGs, drawing blood, initiating Hep-locks, conducting bedside point-of-care testing, providing aerosol treatments, performing ABGs, and obtaining IV access as directed by an order. The Paramedic prepares patients and the care environment for examinations and specimen collection, and proactively anticipates the needs of patients and providers. The role also includes delegated basic procedures described in the annual competency-based tool and orientation program. The Paramedic completes daily point-of-care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, and transports. The employee performs other assigned duties, complies with applicable policies and standards, and follows department documentation provided during orientation. The role requires compliance with requirements for safely and securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including applicable annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from a state-accredited paramedic program.
At least 3 years of paramedic experience for Level II.
For Level III, at least 5 years of paramedic experience, or an associate degree and 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services, or classroom/clinical instructor qualifications (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, or BLS instructor).
Communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and organize changing work assignments.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification, required upon hire.
PALS certification within 6 months, except at CMC.
Paramedic Specialty Certification, excluding BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, and NRP, required for Level II and III.
Three peer reviews required for Level II and III.
Meet criteria to promote and maintain: five criteria for Level II and seven for Level III.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology proficiency.

Responsibilities

Assist patients and address healthcare needs during Emergency Department visits as directed by a clinician.
Perform 12-lead EKGs, blood draws, Hep-lock initiation, bedside point-of-care testing, and aerosol treatments.
Perform ABGs and obtain IV access as directed by an order.
Complete daily point-of-care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, and refrigerator checks.
Transport patients or items as needed.
Prepare patients and the care environment for examinations and specimen collection.
Anticipate the needs of patients and providers proactively.
Perform delegated basic procedures as described in the annual competency-based tool and orientation program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with policies and standards, including requirements for securely maintaining Protected Health Information.