Paramedic | FT | Days

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Paramedic - Ambulance to provide high-quality patient care and medical support across all ages, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

You will perform emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions, while adhering to hospital policies, documenting care, and maintaining readiness of equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited paramedic program with current state license/certification.
• 0-1 years EMT-P experience required.
• 1-2 years acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a safe, competent manner per hospital standards.
• Coordinate care with RNs and interdisciplinary team.
• Recognize status changes and communicate findings to the RN.
• Complete accurate documentation of care.
• Maintain professional communication with team, patients, and families.
• Safely administer medications with five rights and EMR scanning.
• Ensure efficient patient throughput and readiness of equipment.
• Respond rapidly in emergencies with ALS interventions as required.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic knowledge

Emergency procedures

Critical thinking

Communication

EMR documentation

Education

Technical School Paramedic Program

Tools

EMR systems

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

The Paramedic - Ambulance is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and technical support for individuals of all age groups, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. The Paramedic is skilled in emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care.

The Paramedic - Ambulance is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and technical support for individuals of all age groups, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. The Paramedic is skilled in emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care.

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care tasks in a safe, effective, and competent manner, adhering to established standards of care and hospital policies.
• Coordinates patient care with registered nurses (RNs) and interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Recognizes changes in patient status, promptly communicates observations to the RN, and assists in implementing appropriate interventions.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation to ensure a clear record of the care provided.
• Maintains professional communication with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families, ensuring clarity and empathy in all interactions.
• Safely administers medications in compliance with the five rights of medication administration, utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) scanning to ensure accuracy.
• Facilitates efficient patient throughput within the department, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
• Provides rapid and effective response during emergencies, utilizing advanced life support techniques and medical interventions as required.
• Operates and maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and functionality for patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of an accredited program in Paramedic Science with current state of employment license/certification required
• 0-1 years of EMT-P experience required
• 1-2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in emergency medical procedures and advanced life support techniques.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and delivering exceptional care.
• Competence in operating medical equipment and using EMR systems for documentation.

Licenses and Certifications

• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification required or
• PARAMEDIC - Paramedic – Licensed with State Registry/Board required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required