ED Paramedic: Pediatric Care & Critical Support

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

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.