Senior ED Technician & Paramedic — Evening Shift

Banner Health Corporate; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night differential

Holiday rotations

Job summary

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, Emergency Department in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks a Senior Emergency Department Technician/Emergency Department Paramedic to lead a fast-paced team. This full-time role (36 hrs/week) works 3p-3a with alternating weekends, no call, and holiday rotations.

Enjoy a $1/hour weekend differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. The facility is a 141-bed acute-care hospital offering comprehensive emergency and trauma services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires BLS certification.
• EMT-B or higher with state licensure or state certification, or CNA in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
• Position requires basic computer skills, effective communication (written and verbal) skills, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the RN, APN, PA, or Physician, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
• Sets up, prepares patient and assists with patient exam and minor surgical or health procedures within scope of training such as, but not limited to: lumbar punctures; sterile instrument and field preparation, suturing lacerations, chest tube insertion, closed fracture reduction, gastric lavage, pelvic examinations, restraint application, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs specimen collection, ensuring accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab. Where state statute permits, performs point of care testing for blood glucose, hemoccult and gastroccult or other tests, and performs quality control checks on point of care equipment as required.
• Provides communication and updates to RN, Physician or other providers related to perceived reactions or changes to patients’ condition. Accurately records information in the patient record, documents vital signs and procedures completed, as well as the equipment and techniques utilized.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
• Attends department meetings and educational sessions; Assists in orienting and training of new ED Technicians.
• Position receives general supervision from RN, APN, PA, or Physician and other appropriate licensed health professionals. Position uses problem solving skills and provides effective communication with patients, patient families, health care providers and ancillary departments within the organization to provide quality patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-B or higher license

CNA in state of practice

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, Emergency Department in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks a Senior Emergency Department Technician/Emergency Department Paramedic to lead a fast-paced team. This full-time role (36 hrs/week) works 3p-3a with alternating weekends, no call, and holiday rotations.

Enjoy a $1/hour weekend differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. The facility is a 141-bed acute-care hospital offering comprehensive emergency and trauma services.