What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Boulder Community Hospital Health System?
Paramedic
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$23.98 - $35.97 an hour - Per Diem Days, Various hours per week
*Range includes per diem differential. $2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
Boulder Community Health is seeking a Paramedic for the urgent care department. Under general supervision, a paramedic provides basic to advanced emergency rescue and paramedical care to the ill and injured.
Benefits:
403(b)Retirement plan
Education assistance program
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
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.
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. Employment Type: Per-diem Shift: Days - 12 hour shifts Hours: 8:00 am- 8:30 pm
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$23.98 - $35.97 an hour - Per Diem Days, Various hours per week
*Range includes per diem differential. $2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
Boulder Community Health is seeking a Paramedic for the urgent care department. Under general supervision, a paramedic provides basic to advanced emergency rescue and paramedical care to the ill and injured.
Benefits:
403(b)Retirement plan
Education assistance program
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
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.
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. Employment Type: Per-diem Shift: Days - 12 hour shifts Hours: 8:00 am- 8:30 pm
Salary : $24 - $36