Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

University Hospitals Careers

Paramedic I

Career Insights for Paramedic

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Ohio data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

$47,166 / year median in Ohio

+2% projected growth

Explore Career

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 Click here to learn more
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%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals' comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings