ED Paramedic-6032

Staff Position Description

Position Title: ED Paramedic Position Code: EDPara-6032

Department: Emergency Department Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Director of Emergency Services Exempt Status: No

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Provides direct patient care within the level of training as a paramedic on patient population of neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Committee. Performs other unit specific duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

• Performs as Paramedic in the Emergency Department
• Participates in process improvement for the department assigned
• Performs patient-focused care
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Completes assigned goals
• Stays current on all licensure and certifications

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification

• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support).

Licensure

• Current, valid EMCT Paramedic Certification through the state of Arizona
• One year experience as a Paramedic.

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

Experience: Previous hospital-based experience

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors

Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 6/14/2023