Paramedic for Air and Ground Transport

Description

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 as a paramedic specializing in critical care transport. You will provide essential patient care during both air and ground critical transport, ensuring the highest standards of treatment and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care throughout all phases of transport, from initial contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, responses to therapy, and any changes in condition within the established timeframe.
• Participate in Pre and Post Transport briefings and provide follow-up care to referral agencies.
• Ensure all equipment is functional, report discrepancies, and complete the necessary vehicle and equipment checklists.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to enhance outcomes and drive success.
• Provide safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as required.
• Exhibit critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Colorado EMT-P certification at hire. Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) required.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with state license requirements within six months of hire.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and any one of the following: TPATC, PHTLS, or ITLS.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years paramedic experience; preferred experience in a high call volume 911 ambulance service.

Join UCHealth, where we value your contributions to our mission of improving lives through healing and connection. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and family leave provisions.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with options for buy-up coverage.
• Wellness benefits and a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Education benefits with potential for tuition coverage for qualifying degrees.

Explore your future with UCHealth, where you're supported in your career growth and well-being.

This position is open for a minimum of three days until a top candidate is identified. UCHealth is committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all candidates. We welcome and appreciate the diverse backgrounds and talents that applicants bring.