Paramedic – Emergency Department, PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Mentor, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team. As a Paramedic, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting with various critical injuries, illnesses and concerns. In this role, fast thinking and processing are essential, as every second counts in an emergency. Your tireless efforts help improve outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers. This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work varying shifts as needed between 3:00pm and 3:30am or 7:00pm and 7:30am. Caregivers must work 48 hours within a 6-week scheduling period. Some holidays will be 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of an RN.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Perform EKGs, CPR and phlebotomy and oral, nasal and/or 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, etc.
Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
Transport patients and specimens.
Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning/maintaining supplies and equipment.
Perform fluid/drug administration.