PerDiem-ED Paramedic-6032

Azkrmc; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Azkrmc is seeking an ED Paramedic to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department. The role includes attending to patients of all ages, improving healthcare delivery, and supporting process improvements. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and ideally at least one year of hospital-based experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Exposure to various hazards is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Previous hospital-based experience.
• One year experience as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Paramedic in the Emergency Department.
• Participate in process improvement for the department assigned.
• Perform patient-focused care.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Complete assigned goals.
• Stay current on all licensure and certifications.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Ability to assist with movement of patients

Ability to care for patients with infectious diseases

Color distinction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: ED Paramedic Position Code: EDPara-6032

Department: Emergency Department Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director of Emergency Services Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose

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.

Provides direct patient care within the level of training as a paramedic on patient population of neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Committee. Performs other unit specific duties as assigned.

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

Experience

• Previous hospital-based experience
• One year experience as a Paramedic.

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