Paramedic - PRNPer Diem

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver at 7522 feet above sea level Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy worklife balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the playground that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends neighbors and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today over 18000 patientsresidents and visitors alikesee our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

Responds to 911 calls and requests for interfacility transfers; performs emergency care and Advanced Life Support in prehospital settings and may be asked to perform same functions while assisting with patient care in the emergency room

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• The EMTP will perform his/her duties in a manner that ensures his/her own personal safety as well as that of the other emergency personnel and the patient or patients on the scene. With the assistance of a partner the EMT P must possess the ability to lift and load a stretcher bearing a 165 lb manikin
• The EMTP may also be required to assist with community education staff continuing education and/or other EMS related educational functions such as EMT or First Responder Classes. He/she may also be requested to perform other nonpatient related duties such as assisting with office related functions performing quality assurance basic vehicle maintenance (cleaning stocking etc. and assisting at Estes Park Health as requested.
• Report for assigned duty shift in timely manner. Participate in shift change communication. Inventory vehicle to ensure that all equipment is operational and adequate supplies are present and that the vehicle is operational. Report any mechanical problems to the shift supervisor or the maintenance coordinator. Check communication equipment and complete daily check list and documentation.
• Receives calls from dispatch and responds verbally to the dispatch center. Communicates with partner reads maps runs GPS may drive ambulance to scene uses most expeditious route observes all traffic ordinances regulations and communicates with responding agencies.
• Responsible for knowing local EMS protocols. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury takes pulse and blood pressure notes skin color and temp makes determination regarding patient status performs differential DX establishes priority for emergency care and renders appropriate emergency care based on BLS and ALS protocols and/or direct physician orders.
• Communicates patient condition and treatment to receiving medical facility ensures continuum of care once in the hospital including appropriate documentation and verbal report.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Perform in accordance with all local state and federal laws and regulatory agency standards;
• Perform in accordance with EPH vision mission and goals;
• All other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School level or equivalent of education ongoing continuing education required.
• Experience can be variable but a minimum of six month preferred.
• Current State of Colorado EMTP certification valid (COLORADO) drivers license and excellent driving record.
• Required certifications: Current BLS ACLS PALS NRP. (NRP required 6 months after hire if not current at time of hire. Colorado State Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement and BTLS PHTLS CPR Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.

PAY RANGE:

$23.81 $32.38 per hour

PRN Differential of $3.00/hr

BENEFITS:

We offer benefits for PRN employees!

• Retirement plans catered to your needs all employees (Full Time Part Time PRN Seasonal) are enrolled into our Money Purchase Pension Plan 401a which is in lieu of social security contributions. We also offer a 457(b) plan to additional funds to your investments..
• Employee Assistance Program A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services life balance services legal and financial services.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state local and federal laws.