Emergency Flight Paramedic - 24 Hour Shift

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department: UCHlth LifeLine CO Springs

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $24.11 - $36.17/hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:
Join our dedicated team to provide essential patient care during air and ground critical care transport. Your expertise will make a difference in lives during their most vulnerable moments.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive patient care throughout the transport process, from initial contact until transition to the accepting medical team.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses within required timeframes.
• Engage in pre- and post-transport briefings and provide follow-up to referral agencies.
• Ensure all equipment is operational, addressing any discrepancies as necessary, and complete vehicle and equipment checklists.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, offering safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking abilities and decisive judgment, operating effectively in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certification: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Colorado EMT-P certification, Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C), and a valid driver's license. Other state licenses as required for service area within six months of hire.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and one of the following: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), PHTLS, or ITLS.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a paramedic with preferred experience in a high call volume environment. Preferred qualifications include flight/CCT experience and various instructor certifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid family and medical leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Education benefits for career advancement, potential tuition reimbursement.

Loan Repayment: UCHealth is eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, with support offered to employees for loan navigation.

Discover how joining UCHealth can enhance your career while directly impacting patient care in our community. Apply now for this fulfilling opportunity!

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