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Cleveland Clinic Emergency Department Paramedic in Brunswick, Ohio
Join Cleveland Clinic's Brunswick Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Brunswick Family Health Center is committed to providing world-class care close to home by offering primary care, emergency services and a wide array of specialties. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.
The Brunswick Family Health Center Emergency Department provides around-the-clock comprehensive care to adults and children. As an Emergency Department Paramedic, you will assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Some of your duties will include obtaining and recording vital signs, performing EKGs, performing CPR, initiating cardiac monitoring, performing phlebotomy duties, and initiating oxygen therapy. The Brunswick Family Health Center Emergency Department provides around-the-clock comprehensive care to adults and children. As an Emergency Department Paramedic, you will assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Some of your duties will include obtaining and recording vital signs, performing EKGs, performing CPR, initiating cardiac monitoring, performing phlebotomy duties, and initiating oxygen therapy.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Excels in a fast-paced environment.
Thrives working as part of a team.
Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.
Is currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) and has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
In this role, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You'll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this part time night shift position works 2,12 hour shifts on various days, Monday-Sunday from 7:00pm - 7:00am As a caregiver in the Emergency Department's Paramedic role, you can perform the skills as a medic in the emergency setting. You will have the chance to witness patient-centered care in a controlled setting while understanding hospital care versus prehospital care. While supporting the department, you will be making improvements and sharing your knowledge with patients, family, and friends. The ideal caregiver 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 who excels in this role will:
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
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.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
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.
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.
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