Paramedic – Aspen Ambulance – PRN

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457B

AVH hosted programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a PRN Paramedic for the Aspen Ambulance department. The role features rotating shifts with compensation of $33.93–$54.27 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

You will administer life support, assess patients, and transport to facilities as directed. Must graduate from an accredited paramedic program, hold a Colorado PARA license, and maintain BLS/ACLS/PALS; driving record must meet criteria.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic education program.
• Unrestricted Colorado PARA license or ability to obtain before start date.
• Driver license with 3+ years driving experience and acceptable MVR.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital and interfacility settings.
• Assesses illness or injury and prioritizes medical procedures.
• Transports patients to hospitals or treatment facilities and coordinates with hospital staff.

Skills

Paramedic license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Paramedic education program

Job description

We are currently hiring for a PRN Paramedic within the Aspen Ambulance department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift:

Rotating – Other

Compensation Range:

$33.93 – $54.27

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic education program.
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Paramedic (PARA) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Current driver license, or ability to obtain prior to start date, with minimum 3 years of driving experience and acceptable MVR.
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Colorado Critical Care Paramedic endorsement preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don’t meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview:

Administers basic and advanced life support to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital and interfacility setting as directed by local protocols and physician orders. Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance. Transports sick and injured persons to or between hospitals or other appropriate treatment facilities. Maintains a good working relationship with hospital staff, public safety agencies and the community.

This Position Offers:

As a PRN employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.

Environment and Culture:

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

“I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.” – Stacy

“I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.” – Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” – Diana

It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.