ED Paramedic Emergency Department Avondale Quick ! Emergency Department Type

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.

• 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.

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

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent.

Required Yes No

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Minimum 1 year of experience as EMT or paramedic

Required Yes No

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current Arizona Paramedic certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
2. Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
3. Current PALS or must obtain within 9 months of start date.
4. Current ACLS.
Preferred Yes No