Paramedic Emergency Department

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Banner Health, we understand that good health care is key to a good life and we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of the health care transformation at Banner University Medical Center, which is nationally recognized as an innovative leader in new health care models and on the cutting edge of medical advances. You will work alongside dedicated physicians and staff performing state-of-the-art procedures. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and has earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, offering specialty services including comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques, and a multi-organ transplant program. This Paramedic position is responsible for patient care in the emergency department under the medical direction of the base hospital EMS Medical Director. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional paramedic practice standards. The individual is accountable for the quality of patient services delivered and utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess data and plan, provide, and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must possess a current and valid Paramedic certification or license within the state of practice and maintenance thereafter.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification is required.
• PALS is required if working in the Emergency Department or with Pediatric population.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on specialty of practice.
• Moderate experience typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12-18 months in an educational program.

Nice To Haves

• FP-C or CCT-P Certification if working in ICU, Burn or CVCU.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, maintenance of spinal precautions. Administers or monitors medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician. Such medications are limited to those approved for administration and/or monitoring by a paramedic in the State of practice. Assists patient in transfer using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques. Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.
• Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training.
• Performs airway management within scope of training and within state guidelines to include oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisting with ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring.
• Actively participates in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned. Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on competency and training.
• Recognizes changes in patient status that requires notification of charge or primary nurse and physician. Keeps charge or primary nurse informed of patient status and current activities. Alerts responsible physician to changes in patient status.
• Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms. Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes. Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions/therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication. Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit.
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.

Benefits

• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable
• Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health.
• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.
• We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees