What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Correctional Medicine 60 hrs biweekly Dave/Eve position at The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)?
Location: County Correctional
Biweekly Hours: 60.00
Shift: 0645-1515
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Summary
Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of a Physician, Advanced Provider and/or as directed by the charge nurse. Performs administrative, clerical, and clinical duties as assigned. Complies with the policies and procedures of The MetroHealth System. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care that reflects the patient’s condition, treatment, and response to care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Qualifications
Required:
Biweekly Hours: 60.00
Shift: 0645-1515
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Summary
Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of a Physician, Advanced Provider and/or as directed by the charge nurse. Performs administrative, clerical, and clinical duties as assigned. Complies with the policies and procedures of The MetroHealth System. Maintains patient safety and patient confidentiality at all times. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care that reflects the patient’s condition, treatment, and response to care. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
- Current certification by the State of Ohio as an EMT-Paramedic.
- Minimum one year of experience as a Paramedic.
- Current certification in BLS from the AHA and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).