Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Paramedic for our clinic to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care within the scope of practice and physician orders. You will work as part of a healthcare team under the Medical Director, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, collaborative care, and performing advanced procedures as needed. You must be a certified Paramedic with current state licensure, BLS and ACLS, and be prepared to complete NRP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• Graduation from an accredited Paramedic Training Program required.
• Three years of Paramedic experience in ED or prehospital setting preferred.
• Current Paramedic license with state Department of Public Health and Environment.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification required.
• NRP required within 6 months for free-standing ED locations; preferred elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Document all tasks, observations and procedures accurately in patient records.
• Maintain thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Assist physicians with procedures such as sedation, line insertions, chest procedures, and invasive monitoring.
• Perform IV initiation/removal and administer medications.
• Run 12-lead EKGs and monitor/interpret telemetry rhythms.
• Adhere to standards of care, hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Clinical skills

Telemetry interpretation

Procedural abilities

Documentation

Team-based care

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Paramedic Training Program Graduation

Current Paramedic with State License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Paramedic-Clinic, you will provide safe and effective patient care within your scope of practice, guided by physician's orders, established standards, and administrative policies, functioning as a vital part of our healthcare team.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Paramedic-Clinic, you will provide safe and effective patient care within your scope of practice, guided by physician's orders, established standards, and administrative policies, functioning as a vital part of our healthcare team. Every day you will deliver quality care and service according to the Medical Director's plan of care and scope of practice (Acts Allowed by CDPHE). You will execute patient care interventions decided by the healthcare team, adhering to our philosophy and objectives to meet the healthcare needs of patients and their families. To be successful in this role, you will possess your Paramedic certification, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively within a healthcare team, guided by a Medical Director while being committed to safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

• Accurately and timely documents all tasks, observations, and procedures performed on the patient record according to medical and legal standards.
• Maintains thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.
• Assists physicians with the following skills: moderate/conscious sedation, central line insertions, lumbar punctures, defibrillation, cardioversion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, arterial lines, suturing and pelvic exams.
• Performs IV initiation and removal, including the External Jugular and administers medication.
• Performs 12Leads EKGs and monitors/interprets telemetry rhythms.
• Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory guidelines to guide work.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Graduation from an accredited Paramedic Training Program, recognized by state of employment Department of Public Health and Environment
• Three (3) years of experience as a Paramedic in an Emergency Department and/or emergency prehospital setting
• Current registered Paramedic with the State of employment Department of Public Health and Environment
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Required at free standing Emergency Departments within six (6) months of hire/transfer. Preferred for all other locations.

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$24.76 - $38.37 /hour