Job: Paramedic

Stability. Growth. Opportunity. Adventure.

Paramedic

Responsible for direct emergency patient medical care during ambulance responses, direct in-hospital physician and nursing assistance under the supervision of physicians or ER/PW Charge Nurses. Assists the Director of Ambulance in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the ambulance department including assessment of equipment needs and maintenance of ambulance and living quarters. Maintains a good working relation with other hospital departments, associated Public Safety Agencies and the Community.

Aspen Valley Hospital is a 25 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. The hospital is well known for the extraordinary healthcare it provides. Uniquely low ratios of staff to patients, highly educated physicians and clinical staff, the latest in medical technology, and a culture of service excellence have all contributed to the personalized, quality care and reputation of the hospital.

Future Growth
AVH is JCAHO-accredited and is a designated Critical Access Hospital with specialties in 25 different fields of medicine. Aspen Valley Hospital is undergoing a major remodel and expansion within the next five years offering numerous job opportunities and job growth. The new facility will be state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious, and patient and family oriented. It will allow for greater efficiencies and enhanced patient privacy and safety, meet contemporary standards, and be worthy of the high standards of excellence demanded by our community and visitors.

The patient-centered plan calls for a doubling to tripling in size of all patient service areas.

The Mission of Aspen Valley Hospital is to deliver extraordinary healthcare in an environment of excellence, compassion and trust.

Requires Colorado EMT-Paramedic licensure, current CPR & ACLS PALS required within one year experience. High School Diploma or equivalent required, BLS, ACLS, PALS preferred or within 6 months of employment.