EMT Basic

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This position will remain open until filled.

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time and PRN EMT - Basic. This position will respond in an emergent/non-emergent situation with the Ambulance and render aid up to his/her level of training. They assist the nursing staff in providing care to patients who present in the Emergency Department and deliver patient care as directed by the physician or RN. They provide safe and effective patient care and perform technical skills within hospital guidelines. Successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

What You Need:

• EMT-B required
• Successful completion of state approved EMT course and current Colorado certification
• Current BLS certification prior to date of hire
• Must be over 21 years of age and meet SLVH vehicle insurance qualifications
• IV certification upon hire
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as medication dosages, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

What You'll Do:

• Respond to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location.
• Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
• Maintains vehicles, medical, and communication equipment and replenishes first aid equipment and supplies.
• Maintain current Colorado certification through education such as college courses, re-certification classes, conferences, and online education.

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.

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