Paramedic

San Luis Valley Health; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental & vision

Paid time off & sick leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits options

On-site 24-hour health center

Education program benefits

Community volunteer opportunities

Discounts on local services

Employee support services

Job summary

San Luis Valley Health in Alamosa, CO, is seeking full-time and PRN Paramedics to join our Emergency Department team. You will triage, assist with invasive procedures, administer medications, and assess patients to ensure high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will hold BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, and IV certifications, with strong communication and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies according to hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, and IV certifications are required upon hire.
• Must possess the visual and auditory abilities to assess patient conditions.
• Ability to verbally communicate and problem-solve with patients, staff, physicians, and families.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity to perform injections, IVs, and related procedures.
• Ability to respond quickly and safely to emergencies per facility protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the emergency department per policies and scope of practice.
• Admit patients, assess needs, plan and implement care, and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications and IV solutions, and start/stop IVs as ordered.
• Monitor vital signs, document findings, and alert physicians to abnormalities.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatment.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with teaching staff on new techniques and policy changes.
• Understand EMS, paramedic, and RN scope of care.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

ITLS certification

IV certification

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Physical agility

Job description

Job Description

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

This position will remain open until filled.

San Luis Valley Health is seeking full-time and PRN Paramedics to join our teams! Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Are you able to triage, assist with invasive procedures, administer medications and assess patients to ensure adequate patient care standards are met? If you are a licensed Paramedic, we would love for you to join our team!

What You’ll Need

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required upon hire.
• ITLS certification within six months of hire.
• IV certification required upon hire.
• Must have the visual and auditory ability to assess patient conditions in order to administer effective care using standard ER procedures.
• Must have the ability to verbally communicate and problem solve effectively with patient, staff, physicians and families.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform such functions as drawing up and administering injections, inserting catheters, starting and administering IV solutions and performing BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Must have the physical agility to respond in a quick manner and in accordance with established facility practice regarding unexpected safety issues.

What You’ll Do

• Provides patient care to emergency department patients in accordance with established policies and procedures and within scope of practice.
• Admits patients to the emergency department, assesses needs, identifies problems, plans and implements emergency care, establishes priorities of care and evaluates care provided.
• Carries out physician orders, reviews patient medication records, prepares, administers, and records medications and IV solutions. Starts and discontinues IV’s.
• Observes patient condition and vital signs; evaluates findings and records observation in the record; notifies physician of any adverse or abnormal findings in a timely manner; administers routine, scheduled and emergency treatments according to physician’s orders.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of patients.
• Reviews and completes records and forms to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Responds to all situations based upon hospital standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
• Responsible with assisting the Assistant Director of Nursing or Unit Based Educator for teaching personnel in the area of new techniques and changes in policy.
• Knowledgeable in the scope of care of EMS, Paramedics, Registered Nurses, etc.

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

Benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.