Job: EMT- Paramedic

Job Description

Job Type: PRN, Hourly

Wage: $22-$26/hr.

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

EMT-paramedic PRN- Per Diem position available, days, nights, and weekends 

Benefits available are paid sick time and 403B retirement 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be 21 to apply

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician training course

•  National Registry Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic certification preferred

• Colorado Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic certification required

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)for Health Care Providers is required

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Health Care Providers is required

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required

• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification preferred.

• Valid Colorado Driver's License, or ability to obtain within ninety(90) days of hire.

• Clean driving record for the past 10 years

• Excellent mathematical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent Clinical judgment and decision-making skills

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push and pull up to 75 pounds 

The EMT-Paramedic position is responsible for providing pre-hospital emergency medical care and ambulance transportation of persons who are ill or injured as authorized and directed by a physician. This position is responsible for the operation, general maintenance, and operational readiness of emergency medical response vehicles. This position is additionally responsible for providing appropriate medical care to emergency room patients within St. Vincent Health Emergency Department, as directed by the emergency department team. This care is provided in accordance with accepted medical standards, protocols, and training, and is under the direction of physicians working within the St. Vincent Health Emergency Department. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

• Works under the direction of a physician.

• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures to be followed. Renders basic and advanced life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state and local operating protocols.

• Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes and takes and records patient’s vital signs. Assists in extricating trapped victims.

• Drives the ambulance and/or transports sick and injured patients to and from scenes and treatment centers in a manner appropriate to dispatch direction and to patient condition, at all times considering due regard for the safety of self and others.

• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

• Restore and stabilize heart rhythm on patients without a pulse, non-breathing patients, using a Cardiac Monitor or an Automated External Defibrillator.

Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications or to replace fluids. Opens airways and ventilates patients.

• Performs drug calculations and administers injections of medications. Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garments to improve blood circulation.

• Maintains ambulances, Emergency Department, garage and equipment in a condition of cleanliness and readiness.

• Aids the Emergency Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities.

• Aids the Medical/Surgical Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities as needed.

• Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, physicians, other personnel and the general public. Communication may occur via radio, telephone and/or computer terminal.

• Documents/completes all charting prior to end of shift; including appropriate charges per Department Policy as may be established from time to time.

• Participates in CQI and Department Meetings. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement (CQI) as evidenced by actively participating in ongoing education and projects with daily practice and use of CQI techniques and philosophies.

• Participates in community educational events as may be scheduled by the St. Vincent Health Ambulance Service.

• Promotes St. Vincent Health's mission and follows hospital policy and procedures as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude for safety, patient care and Ambulance Services quality.

• Promotes own professional growth and demonstrates professional conduct in regards to Ambulance Services operation.

• Remains current with industry changes and information.

• Attends seminars in order to remain current with industry changes.

• Applies information learned during informative learning sessions and effectively teaches other pertinent information.

• Maintains confidentiality in all health information matters.

• Promotes good relationships with other hospital departments in order to achieve optimal working conditions. Demonstrates flexibility and willingly accepts responsibility, notifying supervisor when additional work can be assumed.

• Receives, evaluates and discusses suggestions and constructive criticism in a professional manner.

• Other duties as assigned.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.