Paramedic

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 KHIs 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 PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support).

Licensure: Current valid EMCT Paramedic Certification through the state of Arizona

One year experience as a Paramedic

Preferences: 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 per day
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
• Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level