Paramedic

Paramedic Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $21.06 - $31.59 an hour - Full Time, Days. 36 hours a week +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts. Boulder Community health is seeking a Paramedic for the urgent care departments. Under general supervision, a Paramedic provides basic to advanced emergency rescue and paramedical care to the ill and injured. Benefits: Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option Dental and Vision insurance BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans Short-term and Long-term disability coverage Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution Paid Time Off Education assistance program Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent; higher degree or diploma preferred Current certification in the State of Colorado as a Paramedic NREMT BLS required ACLS required One year of experience as an EMT-P preferred Responsibilities Contribute to Urgent Care Department operations and efficiency o Assist NP in utilizing department flow and patient placement throughout Urgent Care Department o Maintain competence in documentation and care of patients o Utilize SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) for communication o Able to cover desk coordination and function tasks for communication, notifications, order entry support o Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy Perform the following technical skills: o Vital Signs o Oxygen Administration, BLS airway adjuncts o Assist in airway management o CPR o IV initiation and removal on all ages o Initiation of crystalloid fluid via IV, medication drip, and electrolyte infusions as specifically authorized in this Job Description o Splinting and wound care including application of topical anesthetic, wound irrigation, preparation of dressings and steri-strips o Patient specimen collections (nasal swabs, throat swabs, point of care monitoring, etc.) o Suture/staple removal About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas. We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more! EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.