Paramedic

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

About the role

This position is for AMBULANCE SERVICE ONLY. Paramedics function under the clinical authority and medical direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director or emergency physician designee to provide care for emergency center patients. CHN employed paramedics report to the Clinical Lead operationally on a day-to-day basis and through the chain of command to the department director or manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs urgent and emergent care procedures including EKGs, wound care, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, IV initiation, and codes.
• Monitors patient condition and performs data collection.
• Communicates findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
• Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assists with the mobilization, ambulation, and transport of patients.
• Performs basic care appropriately within the paramedic scope of practice including phlebotomy, splinting, and maintenance of spinal precautions.
• Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, starts IOs, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive airway management within the paramedic scope of practice, such as oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisted ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2, and pulse-ox monitoring.
• Monitors the infusion of blood and blood products for rate and patient response.
• Assists in all aspects of obstetric emergencies.
• Performs endotracheal intubation only under the direction of a physician.
• Performs cardiovascular monitoring and management within the paramedic scope of practice.
• Evaluates acuity level of patients and ensures appropriate matching of patient care needs to unit and hospital resources.
• Performs primary and secondary assessments of patients and reports critical changes.
• Complies with paramedic practices outlined by Article 5, administrative direction (ARS 36-2201).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training course.
• Paramedic experience (minimum one year).
• Current licensure as EMT-P.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an emergency room.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Basic and Advanced Trauma Life Support certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.