Paramedic ED Main Campus (Nights)
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
Overview:
12-24 hrs/week nights 7p-7a every third weekend rotation holiday rotation.
Pay to commensurate with experience. Benefits eligible at 24 hrs/week. Not eligible for benefits at 12 hrs/week.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Assesses the patients condition and provides appropriate emergency medical care monitoring and adjusting treatment as necessary.
- Administers medications and performs advanced medical procedures as directed by ED nursing staff or the physician.
- Assists with the transport of patients between the ED and other NCH medical facilities.
- Maintains and operates equipment and supplies needed for emergency care.
- Collaborates with staff outside vendors consultants and physicians to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains and reports accurate patient care documentation.
Education Requirement:
As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
- Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required.
- Current CPR Certification. BLS for healthcare provider required.
- PALS within 18 months of hire required.
Skills:
Effective communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Experience:
- One year of pediatric patient care experience required.
- One year of field experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Climb stairs/ladder Color vision Electricity Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Peripheral vision Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Decision Making Depth perception Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Patient Equipment 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 Seeing Far/near Sitting Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Standing Walking
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
- Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and /or equipment.
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
About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.
