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Cleveland Clinic Emergency Department Paramedic in Avon, Ohio
Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
As a caregiver in the Emergency Department's Paramedic role, you can perform the skills as a medic in the emergency setting. You will have the chance to witness patient-centered care in a controlled setting while understanding hospital care versus prehospital care. While supporting the department, you will be making improvements and sharing your knowledge with patients, family, and friends. Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:
Performing EKGs, oral and nasal suctioning, and CPR.
Initiating cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy while reporting rhythm changes.
Assisting with equipment including setup, chest tubes, gastric lavage, and more.
Assisting with cleaning procedures, sterile procedures, sterile techniques, and handling hazardous materials.
The Ideal caregiver is someone who:
Can work under minimal supervision and is motivated daily.
Works well in a close-knit, team building environment.
Has a positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Has strong critical thinking skills.
Currently is licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP), has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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