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Job TitleCritical Care Transport Paramedic

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentCritical Care Transport-Medical Operations

                      

Job CodeG99974

                     

ShiftDay/Night Rotation

                       

Schedule6:30am-6:30pm/6:30pm-6:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Paramedic, you will provide immediate medical treatment to patients presenting with various critical injuries, illnesses and concerns. In this role, fast thinking and processing are essential, as every second counts in an emergency. Your tireless efforts help improve outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers. 

A caregiver in this position works 6:30am to 6:30pm on a 4-week rotation. Requirements include every other weekend and holiday.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Provide immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured patients throughout the interfacility or scene transport process.  Navigate an ambulance to respond to emergency calls.  Assess the nature and extent of the illness or injury, administer appropriate emergency medical care, communicate with medical personnel at the hospital, report/record observations and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Certification as an EMT-P (Paramedic) by the State of OhioCurrent certification as an EMT-P in the State of Ohio or National Registry CertificationAmerican Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) upon hireAHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hireAHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hireUnited States Passport upon hireNational Incident Management System (NIMS) IS100, IS 200 within 6 months of hireAHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hireInternational Trauma Life Support (ITLS) provider, and ITLS advanced within 6 months of hireFlight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within 24 months of hireMinimum of three years of EMT-P experience Experience with airway management devices

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Associate degreePrior IV skills, management of medication and blood administration

Physical Requirements:

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.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 for procedures.

                       

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.