Paramedic

Phoenix, Arizona - Where the Desert Meets Opportunity
The Community - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States and the vibrant capital of Arizona. Known for its year-round sunshine, stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes, and thriving cultural scene, Phoenix offers an exceptional quality of life. From world-class dining and professional sports to the iconic Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, and the Desert Botanical Garden, there is always something to explore. The Phoenix metropolitan area is home to over 4.8 million residents and boasts a dynamic economy, outstanding outdoor recreation, and easy access to destinations like Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Rocky Point, Mexico.

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Airport Information: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located just minutes from downtown Phoenix and the medical center, providing convenient national and international travel access with nonstop flights to over 100 domestic and international destinations.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here.

About the Facility - Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC)
The Phoenix Indian Medical Center is a 127-bed Indian Health Service hospital located in central Phoenix, Arizona. PIMC is one of the largest IHS facilities in the country, serving over 150,000 American Indian and Alaska Native patients from more than 45 tribes across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. PIMC provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including:

• Emergency Medicine
• Intensive Care Unit
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Behavioral Health
• OB/GYN & Women's Health
• Pediatrics
• Ambulance/EMS
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Radiology
• Dental
• Optometry
• Outpatient Primary Care
• Public Health

Facility Address: 4212 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Paramedic (EMT-P) - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
Under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Department Chief (Medical Director), the EMT-P will perform the following duties:

• Staff the Emergency Department (ED) Registration Desk.
• Register presenting ED patients into the PIMC / IHS computer system and scheduling package.
• Perform visual assessments of any presenting or waiting ED patients; if the EMT-P determines the patient requires medical or nursing attention, notify the PIMC ED Charge Nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned in the ED, all within the EMT-P's scope of practice, including:
  • Assist and perform patient procedures across all age groups.
  • Prioritize and implement clinical corrective actions (as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, and within the scope of the EMT-P).
  • Document interventions, patient response to interventions, and any changes in patient condition.
  • Manage equipment and supplies.
  • Identify abnormal vital signs when taken and report findings to RN or physician.
  • Provide safe and timely transport of patients to other areas of the hospital, with the exception of independently transporting a critical care patient.

Paramedic (EMT-P) - REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted EMT-Paramedic Certification.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• College transcripts; conferred degrees and certified training in the field.
• Two (2) letters of reference from current or previous employers.
• Certificate of Immunization.

Schedule

• Full-time, Contract
• 12-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime and weekends as needed

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