EMT- Paramedic St. Vincent Health

Location: Leadville

EMT-paramedic PRN
- Per Diem position available, days,nights, and weekends

Benefits available are paid sick time and 403B retirement

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 21 to apply

Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician training course

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic certification preferred

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers is required

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Health Care Providers is required

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required

Valid Colorado Driver's License,or ability to obtain within ninety(90) days of hire.

Clean driving record for the past
10 years

Excellent mathematical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Clinical judgment and decision-making skills

Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push and pull up to75 pounds

TheEMT-Paramedic position is responsible for providing pre-hospital emergency medical care and ambulance transportation of persons whoare ill or injured as authorized and directed by a physician. This position is responsible for the operation, general maintenance, and operational readiness of emergency medical response vehicles. This position is additionally responsible for providing appropriate medical care to emergency room patients within St.

Vincent Health Emergency Department, as directed by the emergency department team.

This care is provided in accordance with accepted medical standards,protocols, and training, and is under the direction of physicians working within the St. Vincent Health Emergency Department. Must beat least 21 years old to apply.

Works under the direction of a physician.

Assess nature andextent of illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures to be followed. Renders basic and advanced life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state and local operating protocols.

Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes and takes and records patient’svital signs. Assists in extricating trapped victims.

Drives the ambulance and/or transports sick and injured patients to and from scenes and treatment centers in a manner appropriate to dispatch direction andto patient condition, at all times considering due regard for thesafety of self and others.

Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

Restore and stabilize heart rhythm on patients without a pulse, non-breathing patients, using a Cardiac Monitor oran Automated External Defibrillator.

Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications or to replace fluids. Opens airways and ventilates patients.

Performs drug calculations and administers injections of medications.

Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garments to improve blood circulation.

Maintains ambulances, Emergency Department, garage and equipment in a condition of cleanliness and readiness.

Aidsthe Emergency Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities.

Aidsthe Medical/Surgical Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities as needed.

Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, physicians, other personnel and the general public. Communication may occur via radio, telephone and/or computer terminal.

Documents/completes all charting prior to end of shift; including appropriate charges per Department Policy as may be established from time to time.

Participates in CQI and Department Meetings. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement (CQI) as evidenced by activelyparticipating in ongoing education and projects with daily practice and use of CQI techniques and philosophies.

Participates in community educational events as may be scheduled by the St.Vincent Health Ambulance Service.

Promotes St. Vincent Health's mission and follows hospital policy and procedures as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude for safety,patient care and Ambulance Services quality.

Promote sown professional growth and demonstrates professional conduct inregards to Ambulance Services…