Paramedic

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. As a Paramedic for the Life Support Team, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting various critical injuries, illnesses and concerns. In this role, fast thinking and processing are essential, as every second counts in an emergency. Your tireless efforts help improve outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working day/evening/night/weekend shifts between 7:00 a.m. -- 7:00 a.m., or 3:00 p.m. -- 7:00 a.m., following a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule. Caregivers work six shifts per schedule period, with each schedule covering four weeks. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide immediate medical assessment and treatment to injured/ill patients on-site, in the community, and during transport to hospital. Navigate an ambulance to scene of accident in response to emergency calls. Maintain equipment, restock supplies and clean ambulances as necessary. Assess the nature and extent of illness/injury and patient's history from available sources. Determine appropriate independent or collaborative response. Administer appropriate emergency medical care including life support procedures, decontamination protocols, fluid/drug administration, obtaining EKG readings and vital statistics monitoring in accordance with EMS protocols. Communicate with medical personnel at hospital, report/record observations, and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the State of Ohio Three years of experience as an

EMT-P OR

one year of EMT-P and four years of equivalent EMT experience Current Basic Life Support Healthcare provider (BLS), Advanced, Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Completion of a USDOT approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) course required within six months of hire Current valid Ohio Driver's License (VDL) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience in emergency room, etc., or critical care transport

Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing over 75 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range Minimum hourly:

$26.65 Maximum hourly: $26.65 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).