Paramedic Emergency Department

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category: Healthcare Support

Shift: Night

Department: Emergency Department

Shift:

At Honor Health, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

The Paramedic Technician functions semi-independently, under the direction of the Physician, RN, and/or PA-C, as part of the integrated healthcare team. Responsible for providing comprehensive quality patient care in an accurate and timely manner according to established patient standards and practice. Knowledge and necessary skills will be utilized to effectively meet the needs of patients of all age groups and developmental levels.

• Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, initiation of peripheral intravenous, phlebotomy, eye irrigation, urinary catheterization, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of licensed caregiver.
  
  Duties may include administrating medications under the supervision of licensed personnel in accordance with approved medication list. Assisting with patient transport, maintaining a safe environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and turning over rooms as required. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
• Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered. Reinforces patient education under the direction of licensed personnel to ensure the continuum of care.
• Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members. After training may answer patch phone, under the direction of licensed caregiver.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• Other, Graduate of an EMT-P training course approved under Arizona 9 A.A.C. 25, Articles 2, 4, and 5 are required.
  Required
• 1 year, Associate Degree, Diploma, or bachelor's degree in pre-hospital/emergency medical service, CCEMT Preferred

• Certified Paramedic - Certification, ADHS Paramedic Certification or Arizona State Certified Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification,
  Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification,
  Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification, 180 Days Required

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