Full-Time Emergency Department Paramedic – Day Shift

bannerhealth; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Weekend shift differential

18% Night shift differential

Self-scheduling tools

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Main Campus in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Emergency Department Paramedic for the day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM). This full‑time position on a rotating schedule includes weekend and holiday duties with a $1/hour weekend differential and an 18% night differential where applicable.

Banner Health offers comprehensive benefits. The ED handles high‑acuity cases with a family‑style ER atmosphere and the resources of a large city hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current Paramedic certification or license in the state of practice; maintain BLS and ACLS; PALS if pediatric population.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience or 12–18 months in an educational program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acuity level of patients and match care needs to resources.
• Perform basic patient care within scope of training, including positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, spinal precautions, medication administration or monitoring as ordered, and initiation or adjustment of fluids.
• Perform cardiovascular monitoring and management within scope of training.
• Manage airway including oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, ventilation assistance, positioning, end-tidal CO₂ and pulse-ox monitoring.
• Actively participate in resuscitation of critical patients and observe diagnostic phase of treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on competency and training.
• Recognize changes in patient status and notify charge or primary nurse and physician; inform staff of patient status.
• Document assessments and reassessments within unit guidelines; note outcomes and responses to interventions.
• Interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts to report/clarify information.

Education

Paramedic certification or license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Main Campus in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Emergency Department Paramedic for the day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM). This full‑time position on a rotating schedule includes weekend and holiday duties with a $1/hour weekend differential and an 18% night differential where applicable.

Banner Health offers comprehensive benefits. The ED handles high‑acuity cases with a family‑style ER atmosphere and the resources of a large city hospital.