What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Liberty ED position at Cincinnati Children's?
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Is
Liberty Campus
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Department
Liberty Emergency Department
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
0.5
Weekly Hours
20
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Is
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Patient Transport- Perform skills as established by CCHMC policies and the State of Ohio Board of EMS. Accept and comply with laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. Independently assess department needs and respond within Paramedic scope of practice according to the state Board Division of EMS/Ohio Department of Public Safety. The complete scope of practice is further defined in Ohio Administrative Code Rules, 4765-17-03 (Paramedic). Maintain current Ohio EMS Paramedic certification. Demonstrate compliance with physical requirements of lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 400 lbs.
- Patient Care- Provide appropriate patient care during patient visit and give full report to clinical personnel during shift turnover. Integrate age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's age and developmental functioning.
- Safety- Foster environment that prevents accident, illness and injury and strives for continuous improvement. Ensure the work environment is organized, safe, accessible, effective, and efficient for patients, families, and coworkers. Report malfunctioning equipment and other environmental hazards immediately. Anticipate change in needs based on volume. Ensure proper working conditions of patient care and unit equipment.
- Communication- Promote open and timely communication with all members of the health care team, patients, family members and visitors. Reports any change in observable response to patients' condition to a nurse or physician. Responds promptly to requests by patients, families and employees. Participate in improving organizational performance though recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussion. Discuss concerns of work situation with director or designee.
- Confidentiality- Act in manner that maintains confidentiality, protects and safeguards patient/family personal medical and financial information at all times during collection, use and storage. Access only information and records necessary to perform the responsibilities of your position. Maintain and respect confidentiality of patient, families and employees.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ohio Paramedic Certification at time of hire
- ACLS, PALS certification within 3 months of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 6 months of hire
- Trauma certification within 1 year of hire
- Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
- Competitive retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
- Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
- Referral bonus program for current staff!
- Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
- Physical and mental health wellness programs
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Liberty Campus
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Department
Liberty Emergency Department
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
0.5
Weekly Hours
20
- Expected Starting Pay Range
- Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $23.35 - $28.46
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Salary : $23 - $28