Paramedic-Emergency Department, Night/Day/Evening Shift

ParamedicJoin Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. As a Paramedic for the Life Support Team, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting 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.This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working day/evening/night/weekend shifts between 7:00 a.m. -- Caregivers work six shifts per schedule period, with each schedule covering four weeks.Provide immediate medical assessment and treatment to injured/ill patients on-site, in the community, and during transport to hospital.Navigate an ambulance to scene of accident in response to emergency calls.Maintain equipment, restock supplies and clean ambulances as necessary.Administer appropriate emergency medical care including life support procedures, decontamination protocols, fluid/drug administration, obtaining EKG readings and vital statistics monitoring in accordance with EMS protocols.Communicate with medical personnel at hospital, report/record observations, and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital.Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training programCurrent licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the State of OhioThree years of experience as an EMT-POR one year of EMT-P and four years of equivalent EMT experienceCurrent Basic Life Support Healthcare provider (BLS), Advanced, Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)Completion of a USDOT approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) course required within six months of hireCurrent valid Ohio Driver's License (VDL)Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Experience in emergency room, etc., or critical care transportPhysical Requirements: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. 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: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.