Hospital Paramedic

Penrose Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Paramedic supports emergency patient care under physician direction and operates 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 requires strong clinical skills and a commitment to safe, effective patient care.

Responsibilities include administering medication within the applicable scope of practice and department and hospital policy as approved by a physician; performing intubation except when RSI medications are being administered; initiating and removing IVs for patients of all ages, including external jugular access for adult patients; and initiating crystalloid fluid, medication drips, and vitamin infusions via IV. After department training and competency validation, the paramedic is responsible for maintaining and monitoring blood products and chest tubes. Under direct supervision of an attending physician, the paramedic may perform needle chest decompression, defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, endotracheal and nasotracheal intubation, and intraosseous line placement.

The role is with Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs, a 712-bed 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 specialties including cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care, and physical rehabilitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience as a paramedic provider in an emergency department, a prehospital 911 response agency, or equivalent.
• Current registered Paramedic status with the State of Employment Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification 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

• Administer medication within the 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 for patients of all ages, including external jugular access for adult patients.
• Initiate crystalloid fluid, medication drips, and vitamin infusions via IV.
• Maintain and monitor blood products and chest tubes after completing 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.
• Support emergency patient care under physician direction and contribute to effective patient management.

What This Job Offers

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