What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic – Emergency Department (ED) position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job TitleParamedic – Emergency Department (ED) LocationStuart FacilityCC Martin Hospital South DepartmentMMS Emergency Room-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code000372 ShiftEvenings Schedule10:00am-10:30pm Job Summary Job DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital serves the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. 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. A caregiver in this position works evenings from 10:00AM – 10:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Maintain equipment. Assess nature and extent of illness/injury and patient's history from available sources. Determine appropriate independent or collaborative response. Administer appropriate emergency medical care, including life support procedures, decontamination protocols, obtaining EKG readings and vital statistics monitoring. Perform fluid/drug administration as needed. Communicate with medical personnel at hospital, report/record observations and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital if on the Transport Team. Navigate Ambulance to scene of accident in response to emergency call if on the Transport Team. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic Training Program Current Florida licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications and through the American Heart Association (AHA) Clinical experience through a EMS Paramedic Training Program Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Current Valid Driver's License (VDL) One year experience as a EMT-P Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employment Type: Full time