Paramedic, PRN

$20 - $27/Yr

Gunnison Valley Health System - Gunnison, CO

- Entry Level

Gunnison, CO

Hospitals

About the position

Gunnison Valley Health Paramedics (GVHP) are seeking a PRN Paramedic to join our team and support our mission of serving the residents and visitors of Gunnison County. GVHP operates three 24/7 ambulances on a 48/96 schedule responding to over 1,600 calls annually. With a response area near 4,400 square miles of both urban and rural geography, our team of providers must be prepared to operate in austere environmental conditions, practicing medicine on extended and remote scenes. Our providers operate under progressive guidelines, delivering industry-leading treatment including pre-hospital blood product administration, mechanical ventilation with Hamilton T1 ventilators and POC lab testing. GVHP also lead and support rescue operations including technical rope rescue, swift water, wildland fire and TEMS.

Responsibilities

• Direct and collaborate with department personnel to provide direct patient care and manage scene logistics.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of advanced life support practices, urban and backcountry medicine, all hazards response and interfacility transfers.
• Responsible for logistical aspects of operations including ordering air resources, requesting mutual aid and coordinating care with co-responding agencies.
• Prompt patient care documentation and other duties as assigned.
• Manage the resources of the assigned ambulance and work collaboratively with health care and first responder personnel.
• Maintain an active role in shift coverage and special events, logging a minimum of 24 hours per month or 288 hours per year.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Paramedic Education Program that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by the USDOT.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Two years of experience as an EMT-Basic is required.
• One year of experience in a busy urban environment as a Paramedic is preferred.
• Ability to efficiently communicate verbally, via telephone and radio equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 with assistance).
• Ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic instructions.
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent auditory and visual interference.
• Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift.
• Ability to calculate weight, volumes and ratios as well as read small print, all under threatening time constraints.
• Ability to read and understand English language manuals and road maps; accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
• Ability to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.
• Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such.
• Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain and rugged surfaces.
• Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture.
• Ability to complete a physical capacity test.
• Ability to work in low light, confined spaces and other dangerous environments.

Nice-to-haves

• International Trauma Life Support (or equivalent) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.

Benefits

• Annual step program raises.
• Annual uniform stipend of $275.
• Robust support and budget for continuing education and conference attendance.
• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account for active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period.
• Life and AD&D insurance for active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period.
• Short term and long term disability for active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period.