About this opportunity
University Hospitals lists this Paramedic I opportunity in city of chardon, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Are you passionate about delivering lifesaving care and want to be part of a team that invests in your success? As a Paramedic, you will provide high-quality emergency and non-emergency medical care while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Evening Shift-11:00A-11:00P
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Benefits Made For You Include:
Free Parking for regular status caregivers
Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and pension plans
Employee Rewards Program
Career advancement through our Career Ladder Program
A Brief Overview
You will assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinicians during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments.
You will ensure the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports.
You will perform ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order.
You will prepare patients and care environments for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively.
You will perform delegated basic procedures as described by the competency based tool and orientation program.
Additional Responsibilities
You will perform other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Other Accredited Program: Graduated from a state accredited paramedic program (Required)
Work Experience
3+ years Paramedic Experience (Level II)
5+ years Paramedic Experience (Level III) OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience Bachelors of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services OR classroom/clinical instructor (ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS instructor)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds;
able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
Patient care equipment specific to assigned population, telephone, beeper system, and nurse call system.
Three Peer Reviews required for Level II and III
Criteria to Promote and Maintain (five for Level II;
seven for Level III)
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. (Required Upon Hire)
PALS (exception CMC) (Required within 6 Months)
Paramedic Specialty Certification (doesn’t include BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS, or NRP) ;
required for Level II &III) (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
Worksite address
city of chardon, OH, 44024, US
Who can apply
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