Critical Care Transport Paramedic

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 Title Critical Care Transport Paramedic Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Critical Care Transport-Medical Operations Job Code G99974 Shift Day/Night Rotation Schedule 6:30am-6:30pm/6:30pm-6:30am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Paramedic, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting with various critical injuries, illnesses and concerns within the Main, Medina, Avon and Twinsburg Cleveland Clinic locations. 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 rotating days/nights from 6:30AM - 6:30PM or 6:30PM - 6:30AM, with every other weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured patients throughout the interfacility or scene transport process. Navigate an ambulance to respond to emergency calls. Assess the nature and extent of the illness or injury, administer appropriate emergency medical care, communicate with medical personnel at the hospital, report/record observations and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital. 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) Three years of experience as an EMT-P in a critical care setting as a Flight or Surface Transport Paramedic or in-hospital experience Current Ohio Valid Driver’s License and passport International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification and Flight Paramedic Certification within two years of hire Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience in a larger metropolitan area Experience in an Emergency Room or Critical Care Transport 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: Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform in limited quarters, ground and air transport modes and in all types of terrain and weather conditions. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing steps or ladders, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. 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 for procedures. 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr