Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.As an Events Medicine Paramedic, you will provide basic first aid care to fans attending various events at all three of the major venues in Cleveland, including Progressive Field and the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Has previous experience in a Fire or EMS department.
Has decisive judgment.
Is a critical thinker.
This role is perfect for someone who wants a flexible schedule, as there are various start and end times determined by the venue's needs.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.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 (audience members) at various sporting event locations (arenas)
Ability to transfer patients to and from patient cots and bed.
Ability to move 10 to 25 pounds frequently and 75-100 pounds occasionally.
Personal Protective Equipment :
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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.Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
