Per Diem Paramedic — Rapid Emergency Care

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department, performing assessments, administering medications, and assisting with procedures under physician direction.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months EMT-Paramedic experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certificates, with AZ EMT-Paramedic licensure. CPI training within 6 months and NRP (Rincon) within 3 months may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months paramedic-EMT experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; current Arizona EMT-Paramedic certification (NRP for Rincon) preferred; CPI within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct patient care and ongoing assessments under ED orders.
• Administer IV medications and manage IV fluids per protocol.
• Take vital signs and collect specimens per established procedures.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff with procedures using aseptic techniques and prepare rooms between procedures.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic knowledge

Emergency patient care

Vital signs assessment

Communication skills

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

Time/documentation math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tucson Medical Center is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department, performing assessments, administering medications, and assisting with procedures under physician direction.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months EMT-Paramedic experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certificates, with AZ EMT-Paramedic licensure. CPI training within 6 months and NRP (Rincon) within 3 months may apply.