ED Paramedic

ED Paramedic Department: PCH-SW | Emergency Department Location: Avondale Shift: (Days Vary), Days, 9am-9:30pm Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 1050455 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. Experience Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic Additional Requirements Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date. Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date. Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date. Current ACLS. Preferred Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date. Current ACLS. Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position AZ Paramedic - Required Basic Life Support - Required Ped Advanced Life Support - Required Crisis Prevention Institute - Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Required 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's