Hospital Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Paramedic supports emergency patient care under physician direction, working within an expanded scope of practice. The role performs procedures and delivers care according to established standards to contribute to effective patient management.

The position administers medication in accordance with scope of practice and department and hospital policy, as approved by a physician. It includes intubation except when RSI medications are administered; IV initiation and removal for patients of all ages, including external jugular IVs for adults; and initiation of crystalloid fluid, medication drips, and vitamin infusions. Following department training and competency validation, the paramedic maintains and monitors blood products and chest tubes. Under direct attending physician supervision, the paramedic may also perform needle chest decompression, defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation, and intraosseous line placement.

The role is based within Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs, a full-service acute care provider comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital is a 300-licensed-bed hospital providing tertiary medical-surgical services, with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience as a paramedic provider in an emergency department, prehospital 911 response agency, or equivalent.
• Current registered Paramedic with the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in the state of employment.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS through the American Heart Association.
• NRP (Neonatal/Resuscitation Program) required at a free-standing Emergency Department.

Nice To Haves

• NRP (Neonatal/Resuscitation Program).
• ITLS or PHTLS.
• Advanced Paramedic certification, such as CCPC, FPC, or TPC.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency patient care under physician direction and within an expanded scope of practice.
• Perform procedures and deliver care according to established standards.
• Administer medication in accordance with scope of practice and department and hospital policy, as approved by a physician.
• Perform intubation except when RSI medications are being administered.
• Initiate and remove IVs on patients of all ages, including external jugular IVs for adult patients.
• Initiate crystalloid fluid, medication drips, and vitamin infusions via IV.
• Maintain and monitor blood products and chest tubes after department training and competency validation.
• Under direct supervision of an attending physician, perform needle chest decompression, defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation, and intraosseous line placement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED