Paramedic - Emergency Department [Full-time]

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Euclid
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

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.
• 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.
              • Provides duties that assist in providing patient care in the emergency department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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