Emergency Department Paramedic PRN

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 Emergency Department Paramedic PRN Location Lakewood Facility Lakewood Family Health Center Department Lakewood Emergency Dept-Emergency Services Job Code G16005 Shift Variable Schedule 11:00am-11:30pm Job Summary Position is PRN, Shift is flexible. Can work 4, 6, 8 or 12 hour shifts. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lakewood Family Health Center where we focus on world-class high-quality service and strong educational programs, committed to the community. At Lakewood Family Health, our services include Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Pulmonary, LGBT care and more. Lakewood Family Health also offers Behavioral Health services with a complex team trained to manage complex mental health issues, and Brain Health specialists who provide diagnosis and ongoing treatment for patients with cognitive disorders and support services for the families. We work together to support the community and provide the best quality outcomes. As a caregiver in the Paramedic role of the emergency department, you will be able to perform the skills as a medic in the emergency setting. You will have the opportunity to witness patient-centered care in a controlled setting while gaining an understanding of hospital care versus prehospital care. While supporting the department, you will be making improvements and sharing your knowledge with patients, family, and friends. Your primary duties will include: - Performing EKGs, oral and nasal suctioning, and CPR. - Initiating cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy while reporting rhythm changes. - Assisting with equipment including setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, and more. - Assisting with cleaning procedures, sterile procedures, sterile techniques, and handing hazardous materials. The Ideal Candidate is someone who: - Can work under minimal supervision and is motivated daily. - Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment. - Has a positive attitude with a willingness to learn - Has strong critical thinking skills. - Currently is licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP), has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. A caregiver in this position will have the opportunity to attend courses and programs that will enhance their job performance. The organization has the caregiver's best interest by having competitive pay, benefits that provide different options for the individual needs and fiscal stability with growth opportunities. You will also have opportunities for interdepartmental engagement, community involvement, and improvement initiatives. Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand in hand. 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 employees 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. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after 90 days. 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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.