Paramedic- Emergency Department (24 Hrs/ Nights)
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OhioHealth is hiring a Paramedic- Emergency Department (24 Hrs/ Nights). The Paramedic in the Emergency Department executes specific nursing-related tasks under the direct supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include responding to code assists, performing various medical procedures, utilizing designated equipment, and carrying out other miscellaneous duties. This role is part-time and involves night shifts.
Key focus areas include Take vital signs and weight, Participate in patient admission and transfer, and Prepare patient for physician evaluation.
Successful candidates bring High School Or GED, BLS - Basic Life Support, and EMTP - National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians. Preferred (not required): Patient Care Activities, First Aid, EKG, and Cardiac Monitor.
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Full job description
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Job Description Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Registered Nurse, this position is responsible for executing specific nursing-related tasks, responding to code assists, performing various medical procedures, utilizing designated equipment, and carrying out other miscellaneous duties. This is a part-time role at Pickerington Methodist Hospital, scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Responsibilities And Duties:
40%
Patient Care Activities: Takes vital signs and weight; participates in patient admission and transfer; prepares patient for physician evaluation; measures and records intake and output; performs CPR; performs EKG; obtains vital signs; places patient on cardiac monitor; obtains oxygen saturation levels; provides oxygen per physician order/protocol; assists patient with activities; assists with turning, positioning, and other ADL. Transfer patients safely to and from diagnostic testing, in-patient units, and other areas of the medical center. Responds to code assists. Utilizes orthopedic equipment; applies bandages and restraints as ordered. Applies compresses and bandages; applies heat and cold as directed; performs postmortem care; maintains Foley catheter to straight drain; performs venous access to peripheral sites for lab draws, initiates peripheral IV catheters per doctor order/protocol; discontinue peripheral intravenous catheters; cleanses wounds and applies sterile dressings as ordered. Delivers and retrieves specimens to and from the laboratories within the hospital. Assists physician with suturing. Documents interventions, patients responses and care appropriately. Does not monitor or administer dosages/rate/infusions of medications other than normal saline e of any kind by any route. Does not perform triage.
40%
Performs Clinical Information System: Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to interact with all ED communication and information systems. Enters orders and patient information; retrieves data as needed. Prepares and sends specimens to appropriate diagnostic facilities. Communicates appropriately with physician, hospital departments, and other patient care resources via telephone as directed by supervisors. Prepares and maintains physician call schedules and other information. Assist with data collection. Documents all actions appropriately as needed.
20%
Equipment and Supply Maintenance: Locates, cleans and organizes EMS/Code equipment. Prepares EMS/Code equipment for shipping and maintains records of same. Cleans and organizes emergency department and equipment as needed. Re-stocks patient care areas and supply areas as needed. Identifies equipment in need of repair, initiates work-order, and delivers equipment for repair to Plant Operations. Maintains forms and supplies as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, EMTP - EMTP - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Additional Job Description:
State of Ohio EMT-P licensure, BLS/CPR. Optional PALS, BTLS
Work Shift:
Night
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
24
Department
Emergency Department
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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
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