EMT: Paramedic (PRN)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center • Pagosa Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking a dependable PRN Paramedic to provide advanced life support and high-quality pre-hospital care in a rural, field-based EMS environment. The Paramedic provides direct patient care within the EMT-P scope of practice, oversees care provided by EMT-B and EMT-IV partners, and serves as the ALS Lead. The role is ultimately responsible for crew-provided patient care, coordination of other responders on scene, and overall ambulance operations.

The Paramedic assesses patients, provides ALS care, administers medications and IV fluids under approved protocols, monitors patients during care and transport, and maintains accurate documentation. The position also includes ensuring the ambulance is mechanically sound and appropriately equipped at the beginning of the shift, maintaining certifications and competencies, completing station responsibilities, and supporting the orientation, training, and development of EMS team members.

Work takes place in field, ambulance, station, and patient-care environments. Scheduling is based on departmental staffing needs and employee availability. The work may involve frequent interruptions, high-stress situations, inclement weather, traffic and roadway hazards, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, communicable disease, hazardous materials, and substantial physical demands, including lifting, moving, and positioning patients and equipment.

Requirements

• Completion of the EMT-P national standard curriculum.
• Experience working as an EMT-P.
• Current Colorado EMT-P certification.
• Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS certification, or successful completion of the next available course within three months.
• Current PALS certification, or successful completion of the next available course within three months.
• Knowledge of clinical scope-of-practice skills, critical thinking, and ALS pre-hospital patient care.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and EMS software.
• Ability to successfully complete PSMC's required Fitness for Duty evaluation.
• Ability to remain insurable under PSMC's automobile policy and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing care to sick and injured patients in an operational EMS setting.
• Experience providing pre-hospital patient care in dynamic environments requiring adaptability, situational awareness, and strong critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide appropriate care within the Paramedic scope of practice; assist with triage and evaluation.
• Provide ALS pre-hospital care using clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Administer medications and IV fluids in accordance with approved protocols; monitor and reassess patients during care and transport.
• Address the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families, provide culturally respectful and patient-centered care, and maintain accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• Serve as ALS Lead on assigned calls and take responsibility for coordination of patient care provided by the ambulance crew.
• Coordinate with other responders at the scene, maintain situational awareness, and communicate appropriately with EMS leadership and healthcare partners.
• Verify the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the beginning of the shift; operate vehicles and EMS equipment safely and correctly and maintain emergency readiness.
• Participate in assigned station duties and maintain EMS living quarters and shared work areas according to department expectations.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and clinical competencies; participate in ongoing training, continuing education, and department activities.
• Maintain professional working relationships and communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, providers, leadership, and responders.
• Accept and apply quality-assurance feedback to improve clinical practice.
• Assist with orientation of new EMS employees and support the training and development of fellow team members.
• Follow PSMC and EMS policies, procedures, protocols, and safety requirements; understand NIMS and EMS's role in large-scale exercises and incidents.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism during high-stress situations.

Benefits

• HFWA sick leave accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, subject to applicable PSMC use and carryover limits.
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with a mandatory 6% employee contribution and a 6% employer contribution.
• Voluntary 457(b) employee retirement savings option.
• PRN differential of $5.00 per hour.
• Other applicable employment benefits and provisions are governed by PSMC policies and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed