ED Paramedic New! Emergency Department | Full-Time | Avondale Quick Apply! Emerg
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Avondale, AZ, United States
Department: PCH-SW | Emergency Department
Shift: (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30am
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 1013993
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 Children’s 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
Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic
Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or ability to obtain prior to start date
Current PALS certification or must obtain within 9 months of start date
Current ACLS certification (preferred)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Occasionally
Sensing textures and temperatures – Constantly
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Frequently
Reaching – Frequently
Sitting – Occasionally
Standing – Frequently
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Frequently
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Frequently
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Occupational Exposure/Risk: Inside office environment – Applicable
Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable
Confined areas – Applicable
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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Shift: (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30am
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 1013993
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 Children’s 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
Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic
Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or ability to obtain prior to start date
Current PALS certification or must obtain within 9 months of start date
Current ACLS certification (preferred)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Occasionally
Sensing textures and temperatures – Constantly
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Frequently
Reaching – Frequently
Sitting – Occasionally
Standing – Frequently
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Frequently
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Frequently
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Occupational Exposure/Risk: Inside office environment – Applicable
Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable
Confined areas – Applicable
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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