ED Paramedic

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Glendale, is seeking an EMT/Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. You will help implement care plans and provide direct patient care per approved protocols, including medication administration and focused assessments, under the direction of the medical director.

Responsibilities include documenting interventions, coordinating with the healthcare team, orienting patients and families to unit policies, and participating in rounds and in-service trainings

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of EMT or paramedic experience.
• Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain before start date.
• Current BLS certification; PALS required within 9 months; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care interventions including medication administration per protocols.
• Conducts focused assessments; documents and escalates abnormalities as needed.
• Provides unit orientation to patients and families on policies and processes.
• Ensures compliance with medication, storage and documentation standards.
• Participates in in-service programs, meetings and rounds.
• Maintains department environment and supports patient care needs.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Arizona Paramedic certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Department: PCH-NW | Emergency Department

Location: Glendale

Shift: Tue, (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30am

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1057469

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

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date. Required Yes No 2. Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date. Required Yes No 3. Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date. Required Yes No 4. Current ACLS. Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Frequently 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Occasionally 8. Physical Requirement - Standing -Frequently 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Talking -Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling -Frequently 12. Physical Requirement - Walking -Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Frequently 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Frequently 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Frequently 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment -Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions -Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas -Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles -Applicable 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable 27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree