ER/CDU Per Diem Paramedic

Kingman Healthcare; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Healthcare in Kingman, AZ seeks an ED Paramedic to provide patient-centered care in a high-volume Emergency Department. You will perform as a paramedic in the ED, participate in process improvements, and aim to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS/ACLS/PALS, PHTLS, AZ EMCT Paramedic certification, and at least one year of paramedic experience; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mandatory BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• PHTLS certification required.
• AZ EMCT Paramedic Certification valid.
• Minimum one year as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Performs as Paramedic in the Emergency Department.
• Participates in department process improvement.
• Delivers patient-focused care.
• Contributes to improving health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Maintains licensure and certifications.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

PHTLS certification

AZ EMCT Paramedic Certification

Job description

Staff Position Description

Position Title: ED Paramedic

Position Code: EDPara-6032

Department: Emergency Department

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director of Emergency Services

Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose

All KHI's employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs as Paramedic in the Emergency Department
• Participates in process improvement for the department assigned
• Performs patient-focused care
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Completes assigned goals
• Stays current on all licensure and certifications

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Certification: PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support).
• Licensure: Current, valid EMCT Paramedic Certification through the state of Arizona
• One year experience as a Paramedic.

Preferences

Experience: Previous hospital-based experience

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
• Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 6/14/2023