Paramedic

Heart And Vascular Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Training and development

Job summary

Vascular Institute of the Rockies in Denver and Wheat Ridge seeks a dedicated Paramedic to support provider clinics and procedure-based care, including rooming patients, taking vitals, ECGs, and assisting with in-office procedures.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced vascular practice, with training available and a focus on patient care, privacy, and efficient care pathways.

Qualifications

• Paramedic/EMT experience required; certification preferred.
• Experience in surgery, vascular/orthopedic settings preferred.
• Comfort with patient rooming, vital signs, ECGs, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with check-in, scheduling, phone coverage, and e-fax monitoring.
• Room patients promptly and prepare for visits and procedures.
• Verify social history, medical history, allergies, current medications, and reason for visit.
• Obtain and document blood pressure, pulse oximetry, heart rate, temperature, and ECGs.
• Document patient history, vitals, medications, and visit-related details in the EMR.
• Assist providers and nurses with in-office procedures, including scrub and circulate support.
• Support wound care, dressing changes, and pre- and post-procedure care.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies.
• Place orders and request outside diagnostic imaging, labs, and records.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing medical records, imaging, labs, referrals, and authorizations.
• Arrange hospital admissions, pre-admission testing, clearances, and labs as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow privacy, safety, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Paramedic/EMT experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

eClinicalWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this position

Vascular Institute of the Rockies has served the Rocky Mountain region for more than 20 years as a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary vascular surgery practice. Our team provides advanced vascular care in a collaborative environment focused on patient care, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Paramedic with an interest in vascular surgery and procedural care. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on clinical work, working closely with physicians and nurses, and learning specialty skills in a fast-paced practice.

Role Summary

The Vascular Paramedic supports provider clinics and procedure-based patient care. This role includes rooming patients, taking manual vital signs, obtaining ECGs, documenting patient history, supporting wound care, assisting with in-office procedures, coordinating diagnostic records, and helping patients move smoothly through their care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with check-in, scheduling, phone coverage, e-fax monitoring, and other patient support duties.
• Room patients promptly and prepare them for provider visits and procedures.
• Verify social history, medical history, surgical history, allergies, current medications, and reason for visit.
• Obtain and document blood pressure, pulse oximetry, heart rate, temperature, and ECGs.
• Document patient history, vitals, medications, and visit-related details in the electronic medical record.
• Assist providers and nurses with in-office procedures, including scrub and circulate support using sterile technique. Training may be provided for the right candidate.
• Support wound care, dressing changes, and pre- and post-procedure care as directed by the provider or nurse.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies according to practice standards.
• Place orders and request outside diagnostic imaging, labs, and other clinical records as directed.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing medical records, imaging, labs, referrals, and authorization needs.
• Arrange hospital admissions, pre-admission testing, clearances, and laboratory services as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow all privacy, safety, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Paramedic/ EMT experience required. Certification preferred.
• Experience in surgery, orthopedics, vascular surgery, general surgery, an ambulatory surgery center, wound care, or another procedural setting strongly preferred.
• Comfort with patient rooming, manual vital signs, ECGs, documentation, and clinical follow-through.
• Comfort with sterile technique and in-office procedure support preferred. Training may be available for candidates with strong clinical aptitude.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain flexible in a fast-paced specialty practice.
• Experience with electronic medical records required. eClinicalWorks experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.

Schedule and Location Expectations

This position supports our Denver and Wheat Ridge clinics. Team members may rotate between both locations during the week based on provider schedules and patient care needs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Training and development in a specialty practice setting

Physical Requirements

This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a medical clinic and/or business office environment. Work in a clinical setting may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious pathogens. Team members must use protective equipment as required and follow all applicable safety, privacy, and compliance standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

Disclaimer

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.