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Paramedic - Aspen Ambulance - Full time at Aspen Valley Hospital | LAYIQ

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements Graduate of an accredited Paramedic education program.
Unrestricted license to practice as a Paramedic (PARA) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
Current driver license, or ability to obtain prior to start date, with minimum 3 years of driving experience and acceptable MVR.
Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Qualifications Colorado Critical Care Paramedic endorsement preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.
Job Details: Duties and Responsibilities Performs assessment for and delivery of emergency medical care to patients at a Paramedic level during ambulance responses and interfacility transfers.
Operates vehicles and equipment safely and effectively.
Works collaboratively with EMTs and other members of the patient care team.
Maintains accurate and timely medical reports, charges, and logs including: ambulance report, ambulance run log, and vehicle log.
Performs functions of a medical/nursing assistance nature at the direction of physicians in assigned areas within the certified capability of the Paramedic.
Arranges patient transfer via ground or air from Aspen Valley Hospital to other receiving facilities upon notification by hospital staff.
Maintains ambulance and associated equipment in constant state of readiness to include cleaning, inventory and maintenance checks as per the appropriate check-off lists.
Assists with maintenance and cleaning of Aspen Ambulance District building, quarters, and bays.
Assists in department planning and offers suggestions for improvement of operations and equipment.
Orients students or new EMTs to ambulance and hospital operations.
Assists in coordination of continuing education and recertification of hospital employed EMTs and nurses when possible.
Maintains competency to perform advanced procedures and administer medications as permitted by state-approved scope of practice waivers.
Safely operates motor vehicles, including emergency vehicles, cars, trucks, and vans.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be eligible for voluntary on-call shifts in addition to the regular schedule.
Ensures developmentally and medically appropriate care for all patient populations and age groups.
Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and established procedures to ensure a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.
Skills and Abilities Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to learn, recall, and implement established policies and procedures.
Ability to interact with customers of all ages and adapt to language and learning barriers and technology challenges.
Ability to work independently and meet objectives despite constraints.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Ability to use technology and software to meet objectives.
Ability to perform expected duties during an emergency.
Ability to access, treat and assist in evacuation of patients in mountainous and steep off-road settings.
Working Conditions Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here and includes: Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!
All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Employee referral bonuses.
Discounted ski passes!
Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.
Environment and Culture: Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.
"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy
"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa
“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana
It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!
This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.

Paramedic - Aspen Ambulance - Full time

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