CCT Paramedic - Akron / Canton

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.

Cleveland Clinic's Critical Care Transport (CCT) team is recognized as a world leader in transporting critical patients anywhere around the globe. The CCT team is an expert team of critical care providers available 24 / 7 to transport critically ill and injured patients of all ages. By initiating tertiary care during transfer, outcomes are often improved for many critically ill patients.

• This Team will focus on the Southern Ohio Region - Akron / Canton / Green Area
• Future caregivers will train at Main Campus for 3 months.

A caregiver in this position works day / night rotation, 6 : 30am - 6 : 30pm or 6 : 30pm - 6 : 30am.

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 :

Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.

Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Three years of experience as an EMT-P in a critical care setting as a flight or surface transport paramedic or in-hospital experience.

Current valid Ohio driver's license and passport.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Experience in a larger metropolitan area.

Experience in an emergency room or in critical care transport.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. If not currently obtained, this will be required within 6 months of hire.

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification and flight paramedic certified. If not currently obtained, this will be required within 2 years of hire.

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Why You'll Love Working with Us :

403(b) Savings & Investment Plan

Investment Pension Plan (IPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Dental and Vision Plans

Life Insurance and Disability

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 :

Pay Range

Minimum hourly : $22.85

Maximum hourly : $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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