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Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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.

In your EMT Basic role you will perform all basic and life support skills as prescribed by the State of Ohio and the Medical Director. You will work collaboratively with members of the team to provide essential emergency response services.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 8:00pm and every other weekend/holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Respond safely and without delay to calls for emergency assistance.

+ Report on time to scheduled obligations.

+ Operate emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with department policy and procedures. Perform daily vehicle safety and readiness checks, reporting any actual and potential hazards.

+ Display a positive image of the department and the hospital to the public and to other employees.

+ Participate in Performance Improvement projects for the department/hospital as requested.

+ Provide care and communication suitable for appropriate age-specific care. Neonatal (1 - 28 days); Pediatric (29 days - 12 years); Adolescent (13 - 18 years); Adult (19 - 74 years); Geriatric (75+ years).

+ Conduct point-of-care laboratory testing as part of patient care, and participates in requisite point-of-care testing maintenance procedures to comply with regulatory standards of the

+ Maintain current knowledge with respect to department and hospital activities, new procedures, and technology.

+ Assist other emergency response agencies in securing patients for treatment / transport as needed.

+ Function as an advocate for the patient and their family by supplying and interpreting information, supporting decisions, and facilitating communication.

+ Participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Practices fiscal responsibility in the use of supplies, equipment, and time management.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Graduate of an approved Basic EMT Program. NIMS I-700, ICS-100 and ICS-200 - Incident Command Courses. Operation of emergency vehicles

+ Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic (EMTP)-Basic in the State of Ohio

+ Current, valid Ohio driver's license (VDL) and insurable through Cleveland Clinic's liability carrier

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

+ Two years of experience driving emergency vehicles as an EMT

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

+ 403(b) Savings & Investment Plan

+ Investment Pension Plan (IPP)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Employee Discounts

+ Dental and Vision Plans

+ Life Insurance and Disability

Physical Requirements:

+ The physical requirements of this position are; the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

+ The employee frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

+ The employee must regularly lift and/or move various weights up to and exceeding 25 pounds, pursuant to safely ambulating patients as needed.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.75

Maximum hourly: $21.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities