Paramedic, Emergency Department, Nights
- Req. Number: 13521
- Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Part time
- Posted Date: 5/17/2024
Job Description
Paramedic, Part-time, Nights (7p-7a), Emergency Department
UC Health is hiring a part-time paramedic to join our Emergency Department team at UC Medical Center!
The Paramedic assists patient care services and medical staff of the Emergency Department in providing quality patient care and performing assigned duties under a registered nurse's direction.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
Unit Details:
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
Paramedic, Part-time, Nights (7p-7a), Emergency Department
UC Health is hiring a part-time paramedic to join our Emergency Department team at UC Medical Center!
The Paramedic assists patient care services and medical staff of the Emergency Department in providing quality patient care and performing assigned duties under a registered nurse's direction.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
Unit Details:
- UC Medical Center is the region's only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati's first Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission.
- The unit provides development opportunities to grow your personal, professional, and leadership skills through dynamic resources and education.
- Our newly renovated department brings state-of-the-art equipment, SRU rooms and trauma bays, behavioral health pods, a more manageable nursing station, and a larger waiting room.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the RN, assists with triage and procedures, and performs delegated patient care, including but not limited to insertion of IVs, insertion of IVs with Prevue, insertion of IOs,12 lead EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, vital signs, crutch walking, splinting, wound irrigation, suture set up, and application of dressing.
- Effectively communicates with patients and families. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological or physical limitations, or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
- Ensures a safe patient care environment. Performs treatments, administers medication, and operates equipment safely. Utilizes ENA standards as a guide to provide safe patient care.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Adheres to hospital policies and emergency operations plans.
- Communicates effectively with other departments and conveys pertinent patient information.
- Engages in professional growth and serves as a role model to the healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Current OH Paramedic License
- 1+ years of paramedic experience
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications within department specified period
- Completes any additional education, certifications, or trainings as assigned
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
