Paramedic/EMT - Emergency Department - East Hospital

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Job Title :

Paramedic / EMT - Emergency Department - East Hospital

Department : East Emergency Room

East Emergency Room

Scope of Position

University Hospitals is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive. The Paramedic functions as an integral member of a team of patient care providers who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.

The team, consisting of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Paramedic, the Patient Care Associate, the Patient Services Associate, (PSA), and the Unit Clerical Associate, provides patient care and supportive services that are directed toward the achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his / her own plan of care, improving services levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs.

Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

In a hospital, Paramedic may perform emergency medical services in accordance with the following conditions : only in the hospital’s emergency department (ED) or while moving a patient between the ED and another part of the hospital;

only under the direction and supervision of a physician, a physician assistant designated by a physician, or an RN designated by a physician (ORC 4765.

36). The Paramedic cannot perform any service outside the scope of practice of his or her certificate to practice.

Position Summary

The paramedic is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as supervised and directed by the RN.

Care is provided in collaboration and under the guidance of the ED attending physician and in conjunction with the nurses in the ED with the patient, family, and other members of the patient-focused care team.

Overall responsibilities are to assist the team in meeting patient care needs.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.