Paramedic I

2 weeks ago

Chardon, United States University Hospitals Full time
Position Summary
Assist patients and health care needs as directed by clinician during Emergency Department visit including performing 12 lead EKGs, blood draws, initiate Hep-locks, bedside point of care testing, aerosol treatments. Ensures the daily completion of point of care testing quality controls, defibrillator checks, refrigerator checks, transports. Performs ABGs and gain IV access as directed by order. Prepares patients and care environment for exam, specimen collection and anticipates needs of patients and providers proactively. Performs delegated basic procedures as described by their annual competency based tool and orientation program.
Required For All Jobs
  • Performs 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.


Qualifications:
Qualifications 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
  • Medical terminology. Preferred
  • 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)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Additional Licenses and Certifications
  • State of Ohio Paramedic Certification required. Required
  • PALS (exception CMC) Required
  • 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 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 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

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