Paramedic – Emergency Department

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, a Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognized for excellence in professional nursing practice. This role offers the opportunity to provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology, and build a rewarding career with a globally respected healthcare organization.

South Pointe Hospital’s Emergency Department has 22 beds and provides 24/7 emergency services to over 35,000 patients annually, ranging from minor injuries to critical and resuscitative care. The department is known for its collaborative, team-based approach and commitment to creating an environment where caregivers can learn and excel.

As a Paramedic, you will assess urgent medical needs and stabilize patients in emergencies. This role is ideal for a student looking to start a nursing career in a supportive environment.

Schedule

This position works evenings from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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, lumbar punctures (LP), and other procedures.
• Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients, including applying restraint devices.
• Transport patients and specimens.
• Assist with sterile procedures and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
• Perform fluid/drug administration.

Requirements

• 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) or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the AHA or American Red Cross.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the AHA or American Red Cross (upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department).
• Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• One year of experience as an EMT-P.
• Experience in a hospital setting or city ambulance.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination, and 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for new hires is $22.00 to $32.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental, vision, retirement contributions).