Paramedic

Overview

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital 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.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 include 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

Job Summary

Job Summary

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 they report 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 examples: oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisted ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring. Additionally, monitoring the infusion of blood and blood products for rate and patient response. Assists in all aspects with obstetric emergencies.
• Only under the direction of a Physician will endotracheal intubation be performed. Performs cardiovascular monitoring and management within the paramedic scope of practice.
• Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources. Performs primary and secondary assessments of patients and reports critical changes. In addition, complies with paramedic practices outlined by Article 5, administrative direction (ARS 36-2201).

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements

• Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).

• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training course.

• Experience: Paramedic experience. One year experience

• Licensure/Certifications: Current licensed as EMT-P. BLS. ACLS. PALS within 6 months of hire

• Preferred Requirements

• Experience: Experience in an emergency room

• Licensure/Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic and Advanced Trauma Life Support

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Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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