Paramedic Emergency Department ED

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health Emergency Services seeks experienced Paramedics to join a founding team for a new Buckeye, AZ ED. Part-time shifts across days, with weekend and night differentials. Minimum two years in Emergency Department experience required, with a 3x12 or 2x12 hour schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Paramedic certification/license in state of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS for ED or pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in emergency department as directed by EMS Medical Director.
• Perform basic patient care within training scope: positioning, transport, phlebotomy, ECGs, spinal precautions.
• Assist with IV access, medication administration, and monitoring as allowed by state practice.
• Document assessments and patient progress according to guidelines.
• Coordinate with nurses and physicians to ensure timely care and safety.

Skills

Paramedic certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Phlebotomy

ECGs

IV start

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ECGs

Phlebotomy

IV start

Job description

Primary City/State: Buckeye, Arizona Department Name: Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health.

Banner Health Emergency Services is proud to bring a new state-of-the-art freestanding emergency department to the Buckeye, AZ community.

Opening in November 2026, this modern 14,500 square foot facility will feature 14 fully-equipped exam spaces, one dedicated trauma/treatment room, and comprehensive diagnostic services including x-ray, CT scan, and ultrasound.

While patients will not be admitted at this location, the ED will work in close partnership with Banner Estrella Medical Center to ensure seamless continuity of care for our community.

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Paramedics to join our founding team.

The ideal candidate will embody our commitment to a people-centered, collaborative culture and demonstrate compassion, kindness, and resiliency in high-pressure situations.

To qualify for this exciting opportunity, candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience working in an Emergency Department.

We are currently hiring for part-time positions across multiple shifts.

Competitive shift differentials include a flat $1 per hour for weekend shifts and an 18% premium for night shifts.

We have both Full Time (3x12hr shifts) and Part-time (2x12hr shifts) Day (7:00am-7:30pm).

Weekend and Holiday rotations, with a varied schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for patient care in the emergency department as assigned under the medical direction of the base hospital EMS Medical Director.

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional paramedic practice.

This position is accountable for the quality of patient services delivered by self or others who are under their direction.

This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates acuity level of patients and ensures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources.
  Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, maintenance of spinal precautions.
  Administers or monitors medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician. Such medications are limited to those approved for administration and/or monitoring by a paramedic in the State of practice.
  Assists patient in transfer using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
  Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.
• Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training.
• Performs airway management within scope of training and within state guidelines to include oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisting with ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring.
• Actively participates in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned.
• Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on competency and training.
• Recognizes changes in patient status that requires notification of charge or primary nurse and physician.
  Keeps charge or primary nurse informed of patient status and current activities.
  Alerts responsible physician to changes in patient status.
• Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms.
  Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes.
  Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions/therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication.
  Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit.
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
  Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must possess a current and valid Paramedic certification or license within the state of practice and maintenance thereafter.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification is required.
• PALS is required if working in the Emergency Department or with Pediatric population.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on specialty of practice.
• Moderate experience typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12-18 months in an educational program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• FP-C or CCT-P Certification if working in ICU, Burn or CVCU.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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