Paramedic, Emergency Department, Part Time, Nights

Job Description UC Health is hiring a part-time Paramedic for the Emergency Department (ED) for the Night Shift at West Chester Hospital. The Paramedic will support West Chester Hospital’s emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. About West Chester Hospital West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. Unit Details West Chester Hospital is a certified Level III trauma center which shares providers with our Level I trauma center, UC Medical Center, in downtown Cincinnati. Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees have a work-life balance. All staff have open lines of communication with leadership. Our Emergency Department team strives to create a supportive, team-oriented environment. Benefits Details Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 401K Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Location West Chester, OH, United States Experience Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of paramedic experience required Licensure/Certifications Active Ohio EMT-P (Paramedic) Certification required BLS (American Heart Association) – required at time of hire ACLS (American Heart Association) – required before completion of department orientation PALS (American Heart Association) – required within 6 months of hire NRP (American Academy of Pediatrics) – required within 1 year of hire HazMat Training (Awareness and Operations) – required within 1 year of hire and annually thereafter CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) – preferred EKG Competency – passing score required upon hire and annually Training & Education Completion of mandatory annual education for unit-specific, hospital-wide, and safety training De-escalation training (WCH) – required within 1 year of hire Triage training (WCH) – required within 1 year of hire Preferred Qualifications CPI training preferred Awareness and Operations HazMat training preferred at time of hire Join our team as a Paramedic in our Emergency Department (ED) and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication.Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Patient Care Utilizes knowledge and skills to provide assistance for patient care needsDemonstrates ability to prioritize and multi- taskUnder the direction of the RN, performs delegated patient care, including but not limited to: insertion of IVs, insertion of IVs with Prevue, insertion of IOs,12 lead EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, vital signs, crutch walking, splinting, wound irrigation, suture set up, and application of dressing.Able to collect, report, and document observations and patient careUse of specialized medical equipment including, but not limited to, monitors, EKG machine, IO, and prevue.Under the direction of the RN, assists physician and nursing staff with proceduresPerform other duties as assignedAssists with patient triage process Performs HazMat decontaminationUnderstands de-escalation principles and utilizes skills/techniques in appropriate situationsAnswering patient call lights promptly and politely sensitive to patient limitations and by identifying nursing unit and self by first name Patient Safety Assures a safe patient care environmentCommunicates pertinent patient informationDemonstrates critical thinking skills and involvement in problem solvingMaintains patient's needs for privacy and confidentiality during all communicationUtilizes ENA standards as a guide to provide safe patient careAdheres to all hospital policies Emergency Department Environment Participates in the hospital's Emergency Operations Plan during disaster situationsCommunicates with various departments in a cooperative mannerPerforms quick registration of patientsEffectively communicates to patients and familiesOrdering, stocking, and cleaning assigned areaMaintains specialty carts Transports patientsResponsible for Point of Care quality assurance and testsPerforms clerical duties as directed Professionalism Takes initiatives in professional growthConducts self in an orderly and professional manner at all timesServes as a role model with all members of the health care team, patients, family members, and visitorsPromotes efficient functioning of the department to enhance patient satisfactionDemonstrates ongoing competencyAttends all required departmental and hospital meetings and trainingFunctions as a preceptor