Woman researcher working in a lab
Masked lab professional using lab equipment
A hospital administrator sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague.
A hospital administrator sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague.
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two physical therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
Two physical therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
A hospital office worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital office worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital customer service representative and a patient transporter escorting a patient in a wheelchair
A hospital customer service representative and a patient transporter escorting a patient in a wheelchair
A hospital facilities worker operating a floor cleaning machine
A hospital facilities worker operating a floor cleaning machine
A hospital finance department worker having a virtual meeting on her computer.
A hospital finance department worker having a virtual meeting on her computer
A hospital human resources worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital human resources worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital IT or cybersecurity worker looking at a rack of computers
A hospital IT or cybersecurity worker looking at a rack of computers
Hospital laboratory workers working with high-tech machines in a laboratory
Hospital laboratory workers working with high-tech machines in a laboratory
A hospital marketing communications professional having a virtual meeting on her computer.
A hospital marketing communications professional having a virtual meeting on her computer.
Two nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two nurses giving care to a female patient in a hospital ward
Two nurses giving care to a female patient in a hospital ward
Nursing working at patient's bedside
Nurse working with a patient at the bedside
A young nursing graduate viewing a patient monitor in a hospital ward
A young nursing graduate viewing a patient monitor in a hospital ward
Two occupational therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
Two occupational therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
Two pharmacists working together within a hospital pharmacy
Two pharmacists working together within a hospital pharmacy
A doctor talking with three nurses in a hospital ward setting
A doctor talking with three nurses in a hospital ward setting
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen.
A research technician using a machine to test samples in a hospital laboratory
A research technician using a machine to test samples in a hospital laboratory
Three student nurses standing in a row in a hospital ward setting
Three student nurses standing in a row in a hospital ward setting
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen.
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen
Woman researcher working in a lab
Masked lab professional using lab equipment

Emergency Room Paramedic

Avon, OH, US


View saved jobs

View saved jobs

req#: 274094
Location: Avon, OH

Facilities: Avon Hospital,

Professional Area: Allied Health

Department: 4689 NRS-Emergency Dept-Avon Hospital

Job Code: G16005

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Evenings

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.    

Paramedics provide emergency treatment, including advanced life support, to patients in emergencies. The Paramedic's role is to assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions. Paramedics are the most highly trained emergency medical responders. 

A caregiver in this position works 11:00am – 11:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Provide duties that assist in providing patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.  

  • Obtain and record vital signs,  

  • Perform EKGs, CPR, phlebotomy and oral, nasal and ET suctioning.  

  • Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy and saline locks.  

  • Notify the RN and/or physician of rhythm changes.  

  • Apply orthopaedic appliances and simple splints.  

  • Size crutches and teach crutch walking.  

  • Assist with equipment setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, LP, etc.  

  • Assist with restraint and seclusion of patients and apply restraint devices.  

  • Transport patients and specimens.  

  • Assist with sterile procedures and cleaning and maintaining supplies and equipment.  

  • Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.  

  • Perform fluid/drug administration.  

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 Ohio. 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).  

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). 

  • Clinical experience through an EMS Paramedic training program.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).  

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of start date in the Emergency Department. 

  • One year of experience as an EMT-P.  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

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.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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.

 

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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

View saved jobs

Contact a recruiter

Elizabeth
Contact me now

Apply Today!

Explore
Avon, OH

Contact a recruiter

Elizabeth
Contact me now
3 women medical professionals around a hospital workstation

Sign up for our Talent Community