Paramedic - ED Main Campus; Nights

Overview

12-24 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every third weekend rotation, holiday rotation. Pay to commensurate with experience. Benefits eligible at 24 hrs/week. Not eligible for benefits at 12 hrs/week.

Provides emergency medical services and treatment to Emergency Department (ED) patients. Evaluates and stabilizes patients in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

Assesses the patient's condition and provides appropriate emergency medical care, monitoring and adjusting treatment as necessary. Administers medications and performs advanced medical procedures as directed by ED nursing staff or the physician. Assists with the transport of patients between the ED and other NCH medical facilities. Maintains and operates equipment and supplies needed for emergency care. Collaborates with staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians to ensure quality patient care.

Maintains and reports accurate patient care documentation.

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement. Licensure Requirement: (not specified)

Certifications:

Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, required. Current CPR Certification. BLS for healthcare provider, required. PALS within 18 months of hire, required.

Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

One year of pediatric patient care experience, required. One year of field experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY:
Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance FREQUENTLY:
Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY:
Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and /or equipment.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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