Paramedic Emergency Department

Banner Health; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO is seeking a Paramedic to support the Emergency Department. You will assist RNs and providers, prepare exam setups, stock supplies and participate in procedures.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience or 12–18 months in formal training, with shift from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM and weekend rotations. Pay range and benefits are provided by Banner Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Paramedic certification or license in the practice state and maintenance thereafter.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS if ED or pediatric.
• 12-18 months in an educational program or 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• FP-C or CCT-P certification preferred for ICU/Burn/CVCU.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates acuity level and matches patient care needs to resources.
• Performs basic patient care within scope of training (positioning, transport, phlebotomy, ECGs, spinal precautions).
• Administers or monitors medications as ordered and as allowed by state practice.
• Starts IV lines and maintains fluid administration per physician order.
• Performs cardiovascular monitoring and management.
• Performs airway management including oxygen, suction, ventilation support.
• Participates in resuscitation of critical patients and monitors progress.
• Documents assessments, progress and discharge plans in unit records.
• Interacts with staff, physicians, patients and families to coordinate care.

Skills

Paramedic certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Emergency patient care

2-4 years experience or 12-18 months</

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Emergency Ctr-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.

In this role you will assist RNs and providers with tasks in the Emergency Department by setting up for patient exams, stocking supplies, performing procedures, etc.

Schedule:

Fulltime | 36 Hours/Week

6AM – 6:30PM

Weekend rotations are required in this role.

Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for patient care in the emergency department as assigned under the medical direction of the base hospital EMS Medical Director. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional paramedic practice. This position is accountable for the quality of patient services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs.
2. Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, maintenance of spinal precautions. Administers or monitors medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician. Such medications are limited to those approved for administration and/or monitoring by a paramedic in the State of practice. Assists patient in transfer using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques. Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.
3. Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training.
4. Performs airway management within scope of training and within state guidelines to include oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisting with ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring.
5. Actively participates in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned. Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment.
6. Performs other duties as assigned based on competency and training.
7. Recognizes changes in patient status that requires notification of charge or primary nurse and physician. Keeps charge or primary nurse informed of patient status and current activities. Alerts responsible physician to changes in patient status.
8. Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms. Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes. Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions/therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication. Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit.
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Must possess a current and valid Paramedic certification or license within the state of practice and maintenance thereafter. Current BLS and ACLS certification is required. PALS is required if working in the Emergency Department or with Pediatric population. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on specialty of practice.

Moderate experience typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12-18 months in an educational program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

FP-C or CCT-P Certification if working in ICU, Burn or CVCU.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$24.32 - $36.48 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner)

2027-02-03

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