PRN Paramedic – Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic•Mentor, OH

1d•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. Paramedics provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients in emergencies. The Paramedic's role is to assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are the most highly trained emergency medical responders. This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position works mid-shift/evenings from 3:00pm to 3:30am with availability needed for 11:00am to 11:30pm as needed. Weekends and holiday requirements are also as needed.

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) or the American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department
Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program

Nice To Haves

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
One year of experience as an EMT-P

Responsibilities

Provide duties that assist in providing 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, etc.
Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.
Transport patients and specimens.
Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
Perform fluid/drug administration.