Emergency Services Technician, PRN

Gunnison Valley Health; Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health in Crested Butte, Colorado seeks an EMT/IV-certified caregiver to support nursing staff in procedures and daily living activities. You will assist patients and families, participate in age-appropriate care, and help ensure comfort and satisfaction while collaborating with a Registered Nurse.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, IV Certification, and Colorado EMT certification (National certification preferred).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have completed an IV Certification course.
• Licenses/Certification: EMT-B/IV/AEMT - BLS, IV Certification, Colorado EMT required (National certification preferred) EMT - Intermediate/Paramedic - BLS, ACLS, PALS, Colorado EMT required (National Certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work with with Registered Nurse to complete procedures to support therapeutic or diagnostic interventions
• Taking primary accountability in assisting the patient and family with activities of daily living
• Providing age appropriate patient care to continually support the comfort and satisfaction of patients and families

Skills

IV Certification

EMT-B/IV/AEMT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Where You’ll Live

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Must have completed an IV Certification course
• Licenses/Certification: EMT-B/IV/AEMT - BLS, IV Certification, Colorado EMT required (National certification preferred) EMT - Intermediate/Paramedic - BLS, ACLS, PALS, Colorado EMT required (National Certification preferred.)

Responsibilities

• Work with with Registered Nurse to complete procedures to support therapeutic or diagnostic interventions
• Taking primary accountability in assisting the patient and family with activities of daily living
• Providing age appropriate patient care to continually support the comfort and satisfaction of patients and families

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (1-33%) - Walking, sitting, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20) lobs, carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (25-50) lbs.

Frequently (34-66%) - Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, fingering.

Continuously (37-100%) - must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Compensation: $20.84 - $27.88/hr, depending on experience.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.