Paramedic-Fulltime- $25.61-$35.90 per hour

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 organizations standards of care.

As a Paramedic with Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, youll 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

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 patients 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 youre considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Compensation details : 25.61-35.9 Hourly Wage

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