Paramedic Emergency Department

Location & Position Overview

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Emergency Ctr-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Clinical Care Additional Job Description Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Banner University Medical Center Main Campus

Banner University Medical Center Main Campus is an academic medical center focused on providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research to help the people of Arizona and beyond. Banner University Medical Center Main Campus was nationally recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital in 2018. The Banner UMC Main Campus Emergency Department has that awesome family feel of a small-town ER yet has the excitement of working in a large city.

Shift & Pay Details

This position is for a FULL-TIME Emergency Department Paramedic, for the DAY and MID Shift. The hours will be from 7:00AM - 7:30PM OR 10am-10:30pm and will require 3 shifts per week, which will include weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. You will be able to enjoy our self-scheduling tool as well as earn a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential as well as an 18% Night Shift Differential where applicable.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.
• We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
• Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

Core Functions

1. 1. Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs.
2. 2. Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, maintenance of spinal precautions. Administers or monitors medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician. Such medications are limited to those approved for administration and/or monitoring by a paramedic in the State of practice. Assists patient in transfer using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques. Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.
3. 3. Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training.
4. 4. Performs airway management within scope of training and within state guidelines to include oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisting with ventilation, positioning, End-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring.
5. 5. Actively participates in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned. Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment.
6. 6. Performs other duties as assigned based on competency and training.
7. 7. Recognizes changes in patient status that requires notification of charge or primary nurse and physician. Keeps charge or primary nurse informed of patient status and current activities. Alerts responsible physician to changes in patient status.
8. 8. Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms. Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes. Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions/therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication. Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit.
9. 9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must possess a current and valid Paramedic certification or license within the state of practice and maintenance thereafter.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification is required.
• PALS is required if working in the Emergency Department or with Pediatric population.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on specialty of practice.
• Moderate experience typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12-18 months in an educational program.

Preferred Qualifications

• FP-C or CCT-P Certification if working in ICU, Burn or CVCU.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans.

Employer Information & Culture

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

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