ED Paramedic New! Emergency Department | Full-Time | Avondale Quick Apply! Emergency Department Type: Location: Avondale

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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