Hospital Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs is seeking a Hospital Paramedic to support emergency patient care under physician direction in an expanded scope of practice. You will perform procedures and deliver care per standards, contributing to effective patient management.

Ideal candidates have strong clinical skills, a commitment to safe, effective patient care, and meet the listed requirements including years of experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• Three+ years as a Paramedic in ED and/or prehospital 911.
• Current CDPHE Paramedic license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NRP certification required at ED.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per scope of practice and policy.
• Performs intubation (except when RSI meds used).
• Initiates and removes IVs across all ages, including EJV for adults.
• Initiates crystalloid fluids and IV meds/infusions.
• Maintains blood products and chest tubes after training.
• Under physician supervision, may perform needle chest decompression, defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, intubation, and IO access.

Skills

Emergency care

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CDPHE Paramedic license

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS (American Heart Association)

NRP

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Hospital Paramedic, you will support emergency patient care under physician direction, operating within an expanded scope of practice.

Every day you will perform procedures and deliver care according to established standards, contributing to effective patient management.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to safe, effective patient care.

• Administers medication per scope of practice and department/hospital policy as approved by the physician.
• Performs intubation, except when RSI medications are being administered.
• Performs IV initiation and removal on all ages including External Jugular location for adult patients.
• Performs initiation of crystalloid fluid via IV, medication drip and vitamin infusions.
• Responsible for maintenance and monitoring of blood products, and chest tubes upon completion of department training and competency validation.
• While under direct supervision of attending physician, may perform the following skills: needle chest decompression, defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation, and intraosseous line placement.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Paramedic provider in an Emergency department and/or prehospital 911 response agency or equivalent
• Current registered Paramedic with the State of Employment Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
• BLS through American Heart Association
• ACLS through American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal/Resuscitation Program); required at free standing Emergency Department

Preferred

• NRP (Neonatal/Resuscitation Program) ITLS or PHTLS Advanced Paramedic certification, i.e., CCPC, FPC, or TPC

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It’s an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.