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Primary City/State:

Loveland, Colorado

Department Name:

Work Shift:

12 hours

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Estimated Pay Range:

$24.32 - $36.48 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

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Banner McKee is looking for Paramedics to work in our Emergency Department in **Loveland, Colorado.** In this role you will care for patients, administer medications, document assessments, etc.

Current Openings:

Part-Time Day shift working 6am-6:30pm

Weekends and holidays on a rotation.

You will receive a flat rate $1.50/hourly weekend shift differential as well as a $5/hourly night shift differential when applicable.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for patient care in the emergency department as assigned under the medical direction of the base hospital EMS Medical Director. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional paramedic practice. This position is accountable for the quality of patient services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates acuity level of patients and insures appropriate matching of patients care needs to unit and hospital resources. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs.

2. Performs basic patient care appropriately within scope of training: positioning, transportation, phlebotomy, ECGs, maintenance of spinal precautions. Administers or monitors medications when indicated and as ordered by a physician. Such medications are limited to those approved for administration and/or monitoring by a paramedic in the State of practice. Assists patient in transfer using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques. Starts peripheral intravenous lines, including external jugular lines, initiates infusion, and maintains and adjusts fluid administration per physician order.

3. Performs cardio-vascular monitoring and management within scope of training.

4. Performs airway management within scope of training and within state guidelines to include oxygen administration, tracheal suctioning, assisting with ventilation, positioning, end-tidal CO2 and pulse-ox monitoring.

5. Actively participates in the resuscitation of critical patients as assigned. Observes and monitors patients through the diagnostic phase of treatment.

6. Performs other duties as assigned based on competency and training.

7. Recognizes changes in patient status that requires notification of charge or primary nurse and physician. Keeps charge or primary nurse informed of patient status and current activities. Alerts responsible physician to changes in patient status.

8. Documents assessment and reassessments within unit guidelines on appropriate documentation forms. Documents the incorporation of assessment findings and appropriate standards statement to support desired Patient Outcomes. Documents patient progress toward outcomes and responses to interventions/therapeutic modalities example: Response to pain medication. Documents the discharge plan of care and services consulted during patient visit.

9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Must possess a current and valid Paramedic certification or license within the state of practice and maintenance thereafter. Current BLS and ACLS certification is required. PALS is required if working in the Emergency Department or with Pediatric population. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on specialty of practice.

Moderate experience typically gained through 2-4 years relevant work experience OR 12-18 months in an educational program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

FP-C or CCT-P Certification if working in ICU, Burn or CVCU.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2025-09-24

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