Paramedic Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO is seeking a skilled Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. You will support RNs and providers by setting up for patient exams, stocking supplies, and assisting with procedures.

The role offers a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week with day shifts and weekend rotations. As a Paramedic, you will evaluate patient acuity, start IVs, monitor cardiac status, manage airway needs, and participate in resuscitations.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Paramedic certification in state of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS if ED or pediatric population.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience or 12–18 months in an educational program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acuity level and match patient care needs to unit resources.
• Perform basic patient care: positioning, phlebotomy, ECGs, spinal precautions, IVs.
• Monitor cardio-vascular status and assist with manual/automatic monitoring.
• Perform airway management within scope and guidelines.
• Participate in resuscitations and ongoing patient assessment.
• Document assessments, care plans, and discharge planning per policy.
• Communicate patient status changes to charge nurse and physicians.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

IV placement

Airway management

Cardiac monitoring

Resuscitation

Patient assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paramedic certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Primary City/State:Greeley, ColoradoDepartment Name:Emergency Ctr-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareYou have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.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/Week6AM – 6:30PMWeekend 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 SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSHigh 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 QUALIFICATIONSFP-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):2027-01-21EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy