Emergency Medical Tech; EMT II - PRN - Evenings

Overview

Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) II - PRN - Evenings role at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
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• Responds to emergency calls and provides advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) to patients in need of urgent medical care.
• Assesses the condition of patients at the scene of an emergency, determining the nature of injuries or illness and providing necessary medical interventions.
• Administers first aid treatments, such as CPR, bandaging wounds, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and assisting with breathing.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic laws and medical protocols for safe patient transport.
• Communicates effectively with dispatchers, medical personnel, and patients, providing updates on patient condition and en route status.
• Monitors and maintains medical equipment, ensuring all tools and supplies are in proper working order.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care provided during transport, including vital signs, treatments administered, and response to interventions.
• Collaborates with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to provide continuity of care upon patient transfer to a medical facility.
• Adheres to established medical protocols, departmental policies, and legal regulations related to emergency medical services.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain certifications and stay current on emergency medical procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Technical School Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program required
• 0-1 years Emergency department experience preferred
• 0-1 years One year of experience working as a licensed Paramedic required

• Develops and maintains interpersonal skills with the public and the team.
• Ability to follow direction of medical and nursing staff. Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple emergency-related activities simultaneously.
• Phlebotomy skills, operation of emergency equipment, cleaning of equipment, maintenance of supplies, moving patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
• Administers skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse and physician-directed plan of treatment; paramedicine aligns with National Registry guidelines.
• Paramedics perform patient care under the license of the medical director of the emergency department.
• Must be available and willing to float to other departments as needed.
• Paramedic duties performed under the direction of the medical director.

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within 90 days of hire required
• EKG - Electrocardiogram Certification within 90 days of hire required
• IV - IV Certification during hospital orientation required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic required
• NRP - National Registered Paramedic required
• Health Services/ACLS preferred
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within one year of employment preferred

• Arizona: PALS clinical practice as per the Arizona Nurse Practice Act

To apply, please email

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care