Paramedic - Emergency - Nights

Trinity Health•Grove City, OH

10d

About The Position

Position Purpose: In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Paramedic will provide patient care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization. This Paramedic position will be sharing time between the Emergency Departments at Mount Carmel Grove City and Mount Carmel Franklinton working one 12-hour shifts per week from 7pm - 7:30am with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High School / GED. Successful completion of an approved course(s) which includes basic patient care skills, EKG and phlebotomy required
Current Paramedic Certification in the State of Ohio.
ACLS required
Current BLS Healthcare Provider required
2-4 years previous patient care experience and/or technical education in health-related field preferred
Effective Communication Skills

Nice To Haves

PALS preferred

Responsibilities

Initiates respiratory interventions including oxygen therapy and assistance with preparation for intubation per physician order or protocol
Initiates and discontinues intravenous lines and intraosseous (IO) access as requested by the physician, including use of the ultrasound machine
Interprets cardiac rhythms and initiates appropriate treatment (CPR/defibrillation)
Transports and monitors stable telemetry and non-telemetry patients
Maintains professional radio communication with incoming EMS units
Performs patient care activities as appropriately delegated by the RN in a timely manner
Performs treatments and procedures according to approved standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Verifies and implements physician/other licensed independent practitioner’s orders.
Administers medications, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
Initiates appropriate emergency procedures within the scope of practice under the direction of the physician/other LIP.
Practices proper patient identification procedures.
Maintains equipment appropriate to the care environment.
Establishes priorities for the delivery of care and meets patient needs.
Performs visual acuity, eye irrigations and equipment setups
Performs CLIA-waived testing as assigned.
Performs phlebotomy and obtains lab specimens as ordered.
Follows appropriate protocols and participates as a team member for trauma, stroke, STEMI and sepsis alerts, and resuscitation.
Performs wound care and practices sterile technique when appropriate
Performs suture and staple removal, excluding facial region.
Performs foley care and collects specimens.
Performs EKG
Performs Phlebotomy
Performs orthopedic duties
Participates in hazardous materials or disaster events
Performs duties as assigned in triage including facilitating door to EKG benchmark

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
Employee Referral Rewards program.
Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.