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Emergency Department Paramedic
Cleveland Clinic • Twinsburg, OH 44087 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Emergency Department Paramedic at Cleveland Clinic provides immediate medical treatment to injured or ill patients on-site and/or during transport to the hospital. This role involves performing skills as a medic in the emergency setting, witnessing patient-centered care in a controlled setting, and understanding hospital care versus prehospital care. The position requires working night shifts and offers the opportunity to make improvements and share knowledge within the department.
Responsibilities
- Obtains and records vital signs.
- Perform EKGs.
- Performs CPR.
- Initiates cardiac monitoring, notifies RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
- Initiates oxygen therapy.
- Performs oral, nasal, and ET suctioning.
- Performs phlebotomy and initiates saline locks.
- Applies orthopedic appliances and simple splints.
- Sizes crutches and teaches crutch walking.
- Assists with equipment set-up, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
- Assists with restraint and seclusion of patients and application of restraint devices.
- Sitter to provide direct observation to patients as directed.
- Transport patients as required: stable unmonitored and monitored patients without titratable cardiovascular medications.
- Transport specimens to lab when needed.
- Assists with sterile procedures and adhere to sterile technique, universal precautions, and handling of hazardous materials.
- Assists with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Point of care testing as applicable.
- Maintains confidentiality of patients; respects patients' dignity and right to privacy.
- Supports the concept of teamwork and demonstrates a cooperative/collaborative demeanor.
- May perform fluid/drug administration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
- Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Preferred
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred.
- If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a renowned nonprofit academic medical center that offers world-class clinical and hospital care, with a strong focus on research, education, and health information. They provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, expert doctors, convenient locations, flexible appointment options, health resources, and online support to ensure every patient receives exceptional care and support.
Full Job Description
Provides immediate medical treatment to injured or ill patients on-site and/or during transport to hospital.
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a caregiver in the emergency deportment's Paramedic role, you can perform the skills as a medic in the emergency setting. You will have the chance to witness patient-centered care in a controlled setting while understanding hospital care versus prehospital care. While supporting the department, you will be making improvements and sharing your knowledge with patients, family, and friends.
**A caregiver in this night shift position works 3,12 hour shifts that will vary: Monday-Sunday from 7:00pm - 7:00am**
**A caregiver who excels in this role, will:**
+ Obtains and records vital signs.
+ Perform EKGs.
+ Performs CPR.
+ Initiates cardiac monitoring, notifies RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
+ Initiates oxygen therapy.
+ Performs oral, nasal, and ET suctioning.
+ Performs phlebotomy and initiates saline locks.
+ Applies orthopedic appliances and simple splints.
+ Sizes crutches and teaches crutch walking.
+ Assists with equipment set-up, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
+ Assists with restraint and seclusion of patients and application of restraint devices.
+ Sitter to provide direct observation to patients as directed.
+ Transport patients as required: stable unmonitored and monitored patients without titratable cardiovascular medications.
+ Transport specimens to lab when needed.
+ Assists with sterile procedures and adhere to sterile technique, universal precautions, and handling of hazardous materials.
+ Assists with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
+ Point of care testing as applicable.
+ Maintains confidentiality of patients; respects patients' dignity and right to privacy.
+ Supports the concept of teamwork and demonstrates a cooperative/collaborative demeanor.
+ May perform fluid/drug administration.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:**
+ Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
+ Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
**Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:**
+ International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred.
+ If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
+ Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
+ Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a caregiver in the emergency deportment's Paramedic role, you can perform the skills as a medic in the emergency setting. You will have the chance to witness patient-centered care in a controlled setting while understanding hospital care versus prehospital care. While supporting the department, you will be making improvements and sharing your knowledge with patients, family, and friends.
**A caregiver in this night shift position works 3,12 hour shifts that will vary: Monday-Sunday from 7:00pm - 7:00am**
**A caregiver who excels in this role, will:**
+ Obtains and records vital signs.
+ Perform EKGs.
+ Performs CPR.
+ Initiates cardiac monitoring, notifies RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.
+ Initiates oxygen therapy.
+ Performs oral, nasal, and ET suctioning.
+ Performs phlebotomy and initiates saline locks.
+ Applies orthopedic appliances and simple splints.
+ Sizes crutches and teaches crutch walking.
+ Assists with equipment set-up, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.
+ Assists with restraint and seclusion of patients and application of restraint devices.
+ Sitter to provide direct observation to patients as directed.
+ Transport patients as required: stable unmonitored and monitored patients without titratable cardiovascular medications.
+ Transport specimens to lab when needed.
+ Assists with sterile procedures and adhere to sterile technique, universal precautions, and handling of hazardous materials.
+ Assists with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
+ Point of care testing as applicable.
+ Maintains confidentiality of patients; respects patients' dignity and right to privacy.
+ Supports the concept of teamwork and demonstrates a cooperative/collaborative demeanor.
+ May perform fluid/drug administration.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:**
+ Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
+ Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
**Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:**
+ International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred.
+ If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
+ Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
+ Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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