Paramedic Emergency Department job opportunity at Cleveland Clinic.



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Cleveland Clinic Paramedic Emergency Department
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loacation Avon Hospital, United States Of America
loacation Avon Hospital....United States Of America

                     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 Paramedic Emergency Department                          Location Avon                      Facility Avon Hospital                       Department NRS-Emergency Dept-Avon Hospital                        Job Code G16005                       Shift Nights                         Schedule 7:00pm-7:30am                         Job Summary Provides duties that assist in providing patient care in the emergency department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.                           Job Details Responsibilities: Obtains and records vital signs. Perform EKGs. Performs CPR. Initiates cardiac monitoring, notifies RN and/or physician of rhythm changes. Initiates oxygen therapy. Performs oral, nasal, and ET suctioning. Performs phlebotomy and initiates saline locks. Applies orthopedic appliances and simple splints. Sizes crutches and teaches crutch walking. Assists with equipment set-up, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc. Assists with restraint and seclusion of patients and application of restraint devices. Sitter to provide direct observation to patients as directed. Transport patients as required: stable unmonitored and monitored patients without titratable cardiovascular medications. Transport specimens to lab when needed. Assists with sterile procedures and adhere to sterile technique, universal precautions, and handling of hazardous materials. Assists with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Point of care testing as applicable. Maintains confidentiality of patients; respects patients’ dignity and right to privacy. Supports the concept of teamwork and demonstrates a cooperative/collaborative demeanor. May perform fluid/drug administration. Other duties as assigned. Education: Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program. Certifications: Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State. Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required. International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred. If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience: One year experience as a EMT-P preferred. Clinical experience through a EMS Paramedic Training program required. 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

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