Medical Center: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Department: NURSING - EMERGENCY ROOM
Employee Status: Active Full-Time
Bargaining Status: Bargaining
Hours Per Pay Period: 72.00
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: WORK HOURS:
Work Hours: Day/Eve Rotation 11a-23:30p Works Weekends and Holidays VP#: NURS
Shift: 4
Job Summary:
In coordination with the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MoICU)/critical care transport nurse, provides advanced life support in a prompt, resourceful, and efficient manner. Collaborates with the Nurse in compliance with established protocol and regulatory requirements to provide support services and transport. Responsible for maintaining compliance with CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems) requirements and all associated documentation. Actively participates in external education / marketing initiatives in order to protect and maintain market base. Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Complies with the policies and procedures of The MetroHealth System. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program
Required Qualifications:
High school or GED equivalent
Current Ohio certification as an EMT-Paramedic
Successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or successfully completes within 3 months of hire.
Minimum three years experience as an active paramedic in an EMS service or hospital ED
Current and valid Ohio Drivers License.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within six months of hire
Must attain a score in the simulation/scenario portion of the interview process equal to or greater than 70%.
Successful completion of Intermediate EKG test during the interview process.
Ability to pull, push or pick up more than 50 pounds; carry equipment or assist with patient movement; able to work comfortably in a confined area for long periods of time; able to ride in the back of ground transport vehicles for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:
Critical Care transport experience
Emergency room experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center
ITLS (International Trauma Life Support), PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support), or equivalent
