Suture/ortho Specialist Ii (emt/paramedic)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, US
Base: $22.37ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Cutaneous trauma treatment
Orthopedic injury care
Patient monitoring
Assists in the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with minor and major cutaneous trauma, as well as orthopedic injuries

Job Summary

  • Assists in the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with minor and major cutaneous trauma, as well as orthopedic injuries.
  • Performs duties within the framework of the policies and procedures as established by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Emergency Services Departments.
  • Assists practitioners with educational opportunities of residents, medical house staff, and medical students in suturing techniques and wound care.

Matching Summary

Assists in the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with minor and major cutaneous trauma, as well as orthopedic injuries.

Salary

Base: $22.37/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Applicable shift differentials

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cutaneous trauma treatment
  • orthopedic injury care
  • patient monitoring
  • therapeutic communication
  • wound care instructions
  • cast splint care

Nice-to-have

  • team member support
  • educational opportunities
  • quality improvement participation

Key Requirements

  • EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, CMA, or RMA required
  • Current BLS-CPR Certification required
  • Annual Suture Orthopedic Competencies required
  • Suture Labs and In-Service Education requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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