What are the responsibilities and job description for the UC Paramedic position at Phoenix Childrens Hospital?
UC Paramedic
Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Urgent Care Float Pool Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 5pm-11pm Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 1019648 Employee Type: PRNPosition Summary
This position works under the direction of the administrative medical director to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan, and perform a variety of direct patient care services through defined protocols/standing orders approved by the administrative medical director.
Position Duties
- Performs patient care interventions, including medication administration, in alignment with state scope of practice and tasks approved by Phoenix Childrens and administrative medical director, and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Performs focused assessment of their interventions as appropriate, including complete documentation and escalation of abnormalities as indicated.
- Provides orientation to the unit, hospital systems, and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations, and requirements.
- Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, and rounds as indicated.
- Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the department`s environment and patient care needs.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
MissionTo advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
VisionPhoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
We realize this vision by:
- Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
- Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
- Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
- Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
- We place children and families at the center of all we do
- We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
- We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
- We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
- We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable