Pediatric ED Paramedic - Frontline Emergency Care

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a full-time EMT/paramedic role in the Emergency Department in Phoenix. The position supports direct patient care under the medical director's protocols and works with the healthcare team to implement care plans.

Requirements include high school diploma, 1 year EMT/paramedic experience, and current or near-start availability for Arizona Paramedic certification, BLS, and PALS. ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care interventions, including medication administration, in alignment with state scope of practice and tasks approved by Phoenix Children’s and administrative medical director, and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Performs focused assessment of their interventions as appropriate, including complete documentation and escalation of abnormalities as indicated.
• Provides orientation to the unit, hospital systems, and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations, and requirements.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, and rounds as indicated.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the department`s environment and patient care needs.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a full-time EMT/paramedic role in the Emergency Department in Phoenix. The position supports direct patient care under the medical director's protocols and works with the healthcare team to implement care plans.

Requirements include high school diploma, 1 year EMT/paramedic experience, and current or near-start availability for Arizona Paramedic certification, BLS, and PALS. ACLS is preferred.