PerDiem-ED Paramedic-6032

Kingman Healthcare; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Healthcare in Arizona seeks an ED Paramedic to provide high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department. The role requires active Paramedic certification (AZ EMCT) and ongoing licensure maintenance, with duties including direct patient care, documentation, and participation in departmental improvements.

Eligible candidates should hold BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS certifications from AHA or Red Cross, and have at least one year of paramedic experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS per listed requirements.
• Experience: One year as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Performs as Paramedic in the Emergency Department.
• Participates in process improvement for the department assigned.
• Performs patient-focused care.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Stays current on all licensure and certifications.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Staff Position Description

Position Title: ED Paramedic Position Code: EDPara-6032

Department: Emergency Department Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director of Emergency Services Exempt Status: No

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs as Paramedic in the Emergency Department
• Participates in process improvement for the department assigned
• Performs patient-focused care
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Completes assigned goals
• Stays current on all licensure and certifications

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification:

• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support).

Licensure:

• Current, valid EMCT Paramedic Certification through the state of Arizona
• One year experience as a Paramedic.

Preferences

Experience: Previous hospital-based experience

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
• Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 6/14/2023