What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Paramedic position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Hillcrest Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is the only Level II Trauma Center on Cleveland’s east side. The ED provides emergency services, ranging from minor injuries to critical and resuscitative care, for patients 18 years of age or older.
A caregiver in this position works Rotating Shifts, from 11:00am—11:00pm or 3:00pm—3:00am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department.
Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
One year of experience as an EMT-P.
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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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
