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You belong here! At Family Health West, you're more than an employee, you're family.When you enter our facility, you know it's Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You'll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.When we say you'll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you'll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that's what got us to the top! You'll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.About Family Health WestOur roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it's no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we've created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.Essential Functions:Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.Assists nurses and medical providers with medical procedures as directed in a timely manner.Obtains and practices universal precautions.Monitors the general condition of patients and immediately reports any changes in patient condition to RN or Medical Provider.Accurately operates clinical equipment following facility policies and procedures.Transports patients as needed in a timely and professional manner under the direction of Medical Provider or RNDocument accurately and appropriately all care/procedures provided.Maintain clean and orderly patient room, equipment, supply/linen rooms. Clean and restock these areas as needed.Performs EKGs; places patient on monitors, oxygen; ongoing monitoring of Vital signs; record vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, collection of routine urine specimens, monitors/records elimination, follows protocols.Assists with patient registration, and assists with patient discharge in a timely, professional manner.Observes and practices universal precautions.Assists with cleaning and dressing wounds, applying splints, insertion of Foley catheters, fits crutches as directed by Medical Provider.Assists with resuscitation and emergency airway procedures within scope of practice at the direction of medical provider or RN.May carry out therapeutic measures under the direction of the Physician (such as changes of bandages, vaccine administration, suture removal, and splint application, application of heat or cold).Education:EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.LicensesAn unrestricted EMT/Paramedic license with the State of ColoradoCertificationsCurrent IV and BLS certifications.ExperienceMinimum of 6 months of Medical Care experience preferred.The wage for this position starts at $21.00 and goes up based on experienceDay shift 8 am - 7 pm (Three days a week)Immunizations required for employmentFHW offers a full benefits package including:FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:Employee Assistance Program403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting scheduleFOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEKMedical Plan Options:I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductibleII. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.DentalVisionLife Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.Critical Illness and Accident PlansCafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex SavingsA host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,QualificationsEducationPreferredHigh School or better.ExperiencePreferredMinimum of 6 months of Medical Care experience preferred.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredCert - Intravenous CertCert - BLSLicense - EMTPreferredLicense - ParamedicEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr