Join Cleveland Clinic’s Brunswick Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Brunswick Family Health Center is committed to providing world-class care close to home by offering primary care, emergency services and a wide array of specialties. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.Â
As a Paramedic, some of your primary duties will include:Â
• Obtaining and recording vital signs. Â
• Performing EKGs, phlebotomy, CPR and oral, nasal and ET suctioning. Â
• Initiating cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy while reporting rhythm changes. Â
• Assisting with equipment including setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage and more. Â
• Assisting with cleaning procedures, sterile procedures, sterile techniques and handling hazardous materials. Â
The ideal caregiver is someone who:Â Â
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.Â
• Excels in a fast-paced environment. Â
• Thrives working as part of a team. Â
• Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests. Â
• Is currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) and has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.Â
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Â
Responsibilities:
- Maintains equipment.
- Assesses nature and extent of illness/injury and patient's history from available sources.
- Determines appropriate independent or collaborative response.
- Administers appropriate emergency medical care including life support procedures, decontamination protocols, obtaining EKG readings and vital statistics monitoring.
- May perform fluid/drug administration.
- Communicates with medical personnel at hospital.
- Reports or records observations.
- Follows directives until report and hand-off at hospital.
- Navigates ambulance to scene of accident in response to emergency calls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
Certifications:
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Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
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International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred.
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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.
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Current valid State Driver's License (VDL) preferred.
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State licensure if required by state law.
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.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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