ED Paramedic

Phoenix Children's; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking an ED Paramedic to join the Avondale team. Under supervision of the medical director, you will perform direct patient care and apply established protocols to support the care plan in the Emergency Department.

You will administer medications, document care, and participate in rounds and in-service programs while adhering to Phoenix Children's standards, policies, and safety guidelines. A valid Arizona Paramedic license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic.
• Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care interventions, including medication administration, per state scope of practice and approved by Phoenix Children’s and medical director.
• Performs focused assessment and documents findings; escalates abnormalities as needed.
• Provides orientation to the unit, hospital systems, and processes to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with medication, storage and documentation standards and regulations.
• Participates in in-service programs, meetings, and rounds.
• Maintains department environment and patient care needs.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Quality and safety

In-service participation

Unit operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMT equipment

Job description

ED Paramedic

Department: PCH-SW | Emergency Department

Location: Avondale

Shift: (Days Vary), Days, 9am-9:30pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1050455

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position works under the direction of the administrative medical director to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan, and perform a variety of direct patient care services through defined protocols/standing orders approved by the administrative medical director.

Position Duties

• Performs patient care interventions, including medication administration, in alignment with state scope of practice and tasks approved by Phoenix Childrens and administrative medical director, and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Performs focused assessment of their interventions as appropriate, including complete documentation and escalation of abnormalities as indicated.
• Provides orientation to the unit, hospital systems, and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations, and requirements.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, and rounds as indicated.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the department`s environment and patient care needs.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic

Additional Requirements

• Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date.
• Current ACLS.

Preferred

• Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date.
• Current ACLS.

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• AZ Paramedic - Required
• Basic Life Support - Required
• Ped Advanced Life Support - Required
• Crisis Prevention Institute - Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable