Paramedic-Fulltime- $25.61-$35.90 per hour presso Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

Description

 We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paramedic to join our Emergency Medical Services team. This role provides safe, high-quality emergency medical care and transportation while upholding Colorado protocols and our organization’s standards of care.

As a Paramedic with Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, you’ll respond to emergency calls, assess patients, provide life-saving care, and transport patients to medical facilities safely. You will work closely with a team of EMS professionals, maintaining equipment and vehicles, documenting patient care, and ensuring the highest standard of professionalism and patient safety at all times.

Shifts are two 24-hours shifts with a rotation schedule. 

Pay Range: $25.61-$35.90 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:  

· Respond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients and report on patient condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone.

· Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information concerning the personal, financial, medical, or employment status of a patient.

· Provides reports on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members. Prepare and submit emergency management pre-hospital forms according to policies and procedures including patient records and other forms as requested.

· Comply with established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

· Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKG monitor, telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR and other procedures and medications as required.

· Assess patient’s condition/complaints and carry out appropriate basic life support functions.

· Clean interior and exterior of assigned unit daily.

· Ensure all aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from on surface to another is completed in safe and appropriate manner.

· Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting.

· Read maps and route ambulance unit as needed.

· Transport patients to medical facilities.

· Complete patient care reports and other related paperwork in a timely manner.

· Assure that emergency vehicles is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shift.

· Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.

· Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications.

· Maintain verbal contact with the Communications Center regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location.

· Demonstrates a flexible attitude and is professional in both appearance and approach.

· May be assigned shift supervisor responsibility including managing shift coverage, delegating tasks, ensuring assignments are completed, adherence to performance standards/policies and reporting any issues to the Emergency Services Manager.

· Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the Paramedic position.

Minimum Required Education/Experience: High School diploma OR GED required. Current Colorado Paramedic License is required. Must possess current certification in ACLS and BCLS. Three years of previous EMS work experience is required.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of use and proper utilization of personal protective equipment.

• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.

• Knowledge of the region to assist with location of call-outs/nearest treatment facilities.

• Knowledge of sterile techniques.

• Ability to engage with and work with other personnel and teams. 

• Ability to read, understand, and implement policies and procedures.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

· Cafeteria Meal Discount

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· Medical benefits including telehealth options

· Dental and vision benefits

· Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

· Supplemental Life/AD&D

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability (employer paid)

· Critical Illness Insurance

· Accident Insurance

· Legal Insurance

· Identity protection

· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.