The Paramedic Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed medical staff, including performing clinical procedures and monitoring patient conditions. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, stocking supplies, and documenting care accurately in medical records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of an approved EMT-P training course. At least one year of experience is required, with preference given to those holding an Associate, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
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Job description
Overview
Looking to be part of something more meaningful?
At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients.
You’ll have opportunities to make a difference.
From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.
HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives.
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Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.
HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more.
With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona.
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Responsibilities
Job summary
The Paramedic Technician functions semi-independently, under the direction of the Physician, RN, and/or PA-C, as part of the integrated healthcare team. Responsible for providing comprehensive quality patient care in an accurate and timely manner according to established patient standards and practice. Knowledge and necessary skills will be utilized to effectively meet the needs of patients of all age groups and developmental levels.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, initiation of peripheral intravenous, phlebotomy, eye irrigation, urinary catheterization, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of licensed caregiver.
Benefits
Health insurance
Training and development programs
Diverse benefits portfolio
Duties may include administrating medications under the supervision of licensed personnel in accordance with approved medication list.
Assisting with patient transport, maintaining a safe environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and turning over rooms as required.
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered.
Reinforces patient education under the direction of licensed personnel to ensure the continuum of care.
Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
After training may answer patch phone, under the direction of licensed caregiver.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED Required
EXPERIENCE Other Graduate of an EMT-P training course approved under Arizona 9 A.A.C. 25, Articles 2, 4, and 5 are required. Required 1 year Associate Degree, Diploma, or bachelor’s degree in pre-hospital/emergency medical service, CCEMT- Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Pharmacist - License Registered Upon Hire Required
