Paramedic

Company: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Location: Alamosa
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Paramedic - Job Title (#5977 ) - Paramedic - Alamosa, CO

This position Provides patient care to emergency department patients in accordance with established policies and procedures and within scope of practice.

Compensation and Benefits for the Paramedic :

The starting salary for this position is $41,496.00 to $60,091.00 per year.
Permanent Full Time job.
Medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you, your family and lifestyle.
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave programs.
Time and 1-2 Holiday Pay
Shift Diff: Weekend Days +$4.00-Hr. & Weekend Nights +$5-Hr.
Shift Diff: Grave +$4-Hr.
Free life insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity for eligible employees to purchase additional coverage.
Education program to foster your growth and development.
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.
Cell phone discounts, ski-snowboard lift ticket discounts, Dell Computer discounts, local pool discounts, gym discounts, and more!
On-site employee workout center.

Requirements of the Paramedic :

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to date of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required prior to hire.
Recommended ITLS certification within 6 months of hire.
Must possess IV certification upon hire.
Must possess knowledge of and ability to apply emergency medical theory, practices, techniques and methods.
Must have the visual and auditory ability to assess patient conditions in order to administer effective care using standard ER procedures.
Must have the ability to verbally communicate and problem solve effectively with patient, staff, physicians and families
Must have manual dexterity to perform such functions as drawing up and administering injections, inserting catheters, starting and administering IV solutions and performing BLS, ACLS and PALS.
Must have the physical agility to respond in a quick manner and in accordance with established facility practice regarding unexpected safety issues.
May be required to assist with lifting and transferring of patients.
Fresh graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities of the Paramedic :

Provides patient care to emergency department patients in accordance with established policies and procedures and within scope of practice.
Admits patients to the emergency department, assesses needs, identifies problems, plans and implements emergency care, establishes priorities of care and evaluates care provided.
Carries out physician orders, reviews patient medication records, prepares, administers, and records medications and IV solutions. Starts and discontinues IVs.
Observes patient condition and vital signs; evaluates findings and records observation in the record; notifies physician of any adverse or abnormal findings in a timely manner; administers routine, scheduled and emergency treatments according to physicians orders.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of patients.
Reviews and completes records and forms to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Responds to all situations based upon hospital standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
Responsible with assisting the Assistant Director of Nursing or Unit Based Educator for teaching personnel in the area of new techniques and changes in policy.
Knowledgeable in the scope of care of EMS, Paramedics, Registered Nurses

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.

If you would like to learn more about other opportunities we offer, please call our office: (800) 608-4025 or submit your Resume-CV to us.

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