PRN Paramedic Emergency Department

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN assignment will report directly to the team at Banner Ironwood Medical Center. As an Emergency Department Paramedic, you will work with our professional care givers to provide great customer service. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and skills in a well diverse population. If you are looking to gain experience with all patients, this is the place for you. This position is a Day Shift position that will cover the hours from 9am-9:30pm. You will receive a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential as well as an 18% Night Shift differential when applicable! Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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.
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.