Events Medicine Paramedic PRN
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7122531 (Ref:ccf17713373)
Posted: January 31, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. 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.
An Events Medicine Paramedic provides basic first aid care to injured or ill fans attending various events at venues in Cleveland to include, Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage Field House. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of paramedics who manage patients in a pre-hospital setting. This role requires someone who can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is a team player.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Can adapt to change.
- Has an interest in growing leadership skills.
- Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a supportive team and willing to learn new skills. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by offering tuition reimbursement and cross-training for professional development.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
An Events Medicine Paramedic provides basic first aid care to injured or ill fans attending various events at venues in Cleveland to include, Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage Field House. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of paramedics who manage patients in a pre-hospital setting. This role requires someone who can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is a team player.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Can adapt to change.
- Has an interest in growing leadership skills.
- Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a supportive team and willing to learn new skills. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by offering tuition reimbursement and cross-training for professional development.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Transports injured or ill fans from seat, concourse or venue proper to care center.
- Performs primary assessment of patient and determines appropriate independent or collaborative response.
- Administers basic first aid care to patients at care center.
- Collaborates and communicates with other medical personnel on-site or at hospital through to patient disposition.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) training program.
Certifications:
- Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in the current State required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Experienced Provider Instructor or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Experienced Provider through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- One year as functioning EMT-A. Firefighter experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to provide hands-on medical care for patients (fans) at the Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena
- Ability to care for injured or ill fans, ability to transfer patient from bed to patient cot
- 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:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.