Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Cleveland Hts, 72 Hours, Days

About the role

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by focusing on community health and well-being, including affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, and access to fresh food, among others. Founded in 1837, the system aims to prevent disease as effectively as it treats it.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of a Physician and as assigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Performs administrative, clerical, and clinical duties as assigned.
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care reflecting the patient’s condition, treatment, and response to care.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification by the State of Ohio as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Successfully completes the Intermediate EKG test within three months of hire.
• Obtains the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the AHA and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 250-300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.