SutureOrtho Specialist II (EMTParamedic)
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
16-32 hrs/week 8-hr shifts between 11a-3a every other weekend holiday rotation.
Base pay $22.37/hr plus applicable shift differentials.
This is a float position with locations including Main Campus Hilliard Dublin Marysville Lewis Center Westerville East Columbus Canal Winchester Grove City.
Target Start Date is April or May 2025.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical psychological and social needs of the patients and families
- Performs duties within the framework of the policies and procedures as established by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the Emergency Services Departments
- Collaborates with the Practitioner to evaluate individual patient care needs related to the cutaneous wounds and orthopedic injuries in relation to depth or degree of injury and the need for specialty services consultation or referral. Facilitates the referral process.
- Performs procedures under the direction of the Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care Practitioner and in accordance with a written practitioner order.
- Initiates reinforces and documents individualized home going instructions including follow-up related to wound care cast splint care and other orthopedic appliances as appropriate
- Documents according to organizational standards policies and procedures.
- Engages in the workplace community by functioning as a team member to support patient care within scope of training and competency by staying aware of changes participating in data collection or auditing understanding Quality Improvement and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
- Assists practitioners with educational opportunities of residents medical house staff and medical students in suturing techniques and wound care in the emergency care setting.
Education Requirement:
As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
Certifications:
- EMT-Basic EMT-Paramedic CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) required.
- Current BLS-CPR Certification required.
Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must complete annual Suture Orthopedic Competencies Suture Labs and In-Service Education requirements.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Fume /Gases /Vapors Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Electricity Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Patient Equipment Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near Standing Walking
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.
