Paramedic - Emergency Department - 11am - 11:30pm

About the Role

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors, the Paramedic will provide patient care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, functioning within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.

Responsibilities

• Initiates respiratory interventions including oxygen therapy and assistance with preparation for intubation per physician order or protocol
• Initiates and discontinues intravenous lines and intraosseous (IO) access as requested by the physician, including use of the ultrasound machine
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and initiates appropriate treatment (CPR/defibrillation)
• Transports and monitors stable telemetry and non-telemetry patients
• Maintains professional radio communication with incoming EMS units
• Performs patient care activities as appropriately delegated by the RN in a timely manner
• Performs treatments and procedures according to approved standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Verifies and implements physician/other licensed independent practitioner’s orders
• Administers medications according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures within the scope of practice under the direction of the physician/other LIP
• Practices proper patient identification procedures
• Maintains equipment appropriate to the care environment
• Establishes priorities for the delivery of care and meets patient needs
• Performs visual acuity, eye irrigations, and equipment setups
• Performs CLIA-waived testing as assigned
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains lab specimens as ordered
• Follows appropriate protocols and participates as a team member for trauma, stroke, STEMI and sepsis alerts, and resuscitation
• Performs wound care and practices sterile technique when appropriate
• Performs suture and staple removal, excluding facial region
• Performs foley care and collects specimens
• Performs EKG
• Performs orthopedic duties
• Participates in hazardous materials or disaster events
• Performs duties as assigned in triage including facilitating door to EKG benchmark

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an approved course(s) which includes basic patient care skills, EKG, and phlebotomy
• Current Paramedic Certification in the State of Ohio
• ACLS required
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification required
• PALS preferred
• 2-4 years previous patient care experience and/or technical education in a health-related field preferred
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply)
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing
• Employee Referral Rewards program
• DailyPay – access earned wages before payday
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups

Schedule

Part-time, 12-hour evening shift