Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health • Breckenridge, CO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Job Summary and Responsibilities Qualified external applicants with at least one year of experience may be eligible for a seasonal bonus up to $4,000! $400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties. Must work at least 80% physically on-site at a CommonSpirit Mountain Region Health facility in Summit County and full time or part time status (PRN ineligible). More details available upon offer. You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. The Paramedic provides safe and effective care for patient(s) within the scope of practice, in accordance with physician’s orders, established standards and administrative policies, as part of the health care team. The Hospital Inpatient Paramedic also: Functions under the direction of the hospital based Medical Director, who will be the Paramedic Medical Director. Follows the Medical Director's determined scope of practice for the Paramedic within the Acts Allowed specified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Be on a health care team that decides the patient care interventions. Provides quality of care and service to meet the healthcare needs of patients and their families.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a Paramedic in an Emergency Department and/or emergency pre-hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• High School diploma or GED required within one year of hire
• Graduation from an accredited Paramedic Training Program, recognized by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
• Current registered Paramedic with the State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective care for patient(s) within the scope of practice, in accordance with physician’s orders, established standards and administrative policies, as part of the health care team.
• Functions under the direction of the hospital based Medical Director, who will be the Paramedic Medical Director.
• Follows the Medical Director's determined scope of practice for the Paramedic within the Acts Allowed specified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Be on a health care team that decides the patient care interventions.
• Provides quality of care and service to meet the healthcare needs of patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees