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Job description
Department: PCH-SW | Emergency Department
Shift: (Days Vary), Evenings, 3pm-4:30am
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Posting #:
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This position works under the direction of the administrative medical director to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan, and perform a variety of direct patient care services through defined protocols/standing orders approved by the administrative medical director.
Position Duties
Performs patient care interventions, including medication administration, in alignment with state scope of practice and tasks approved by Phoenix Childrens 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.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission:
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision:
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values:
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Education
Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Required
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic. Required
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date. Required
Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date. Required
Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date. Required
Current ACLS. Preferred
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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Worksite address
avondale, AZ, 85323, US
Who can apply
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