Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Â
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:Â
• Is self-motivated.Â
• Is adaptable to many situations. Â
• Can quickly critically think.Â
• Is a team player. Â
• Has a strong work ethic. Â
This team is energetic and full of innovative ideas. The work culture in this department is positive and communication is clear between all team members. You will be supported by leadership and professional development is encouraged. You will be required to obtain certain certifications before and during your paramedic career with Cleveland Clinic. The certifications are ACLS/BLS required upon hire, NRP/PALS within 6 months, ITLS within 1 year, and either FP-C or CCPC within 2 years. Join our team and together, provide exceptional patient care.Â
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Caregiver in this position works a 4-week rotation: 6:30am – 6:30pm, 6:30pm – 6:30am.
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A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
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Navigates ambulance to respond to emergency calls.
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Maintains equipment on assigned mode of transportation.
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In collaboration with medical control officer, assesses nature and extent of illness or injury requirement critical care transport.
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In collaboration with medical control, administers appropriate emergency medical care as dictated by scope of practice for EMT-P in Ohio.
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Communicates with medical personnel at hospital, reports/records observations, and follows directives until report and hand-off at hospital.
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Travels in assigned modes of transport for up to extended periods of time to provide care for patients.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
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Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an EMT-P required in a critical care setting as a flight or surface transport paramedic or in-hospital experience.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire.
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International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and FP-C (flight paramedic-certified) required within 2 years of hire.
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Current valid State Driver's License (VDL).
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State licensure if required by state law.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
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Experience in emergency room, etc., or other critical care transport preferred.
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Experience in larger metropolitan area preferred.
Education:Â
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Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
Certifications:Â
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Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.Â
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire.
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International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and FP-C (flight paramedic-certified) required within 2 years of hire.
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Current valid State Driver's License (VDL) required.Â
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State licensure if required by state law.
Physical Requirements:Â
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Must be able to perform in limited quarters, ground and air transport modes and in all types of terrain and weather conditions. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing steps or ladders, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
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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.
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Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
Personal Protective Equipment:Â
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Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.