Flight for Life Paramedic

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview:

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

As a member of the flight crew in the role of Flight for Life (FFL) Paramedic Critical Care Transport, you will assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of critically ill and injured patients. As a FFL Critical Care Transport Paramedic, you will directly promote safe and efficient operation of Flight For Life.

14-Week Flight for Life Training & orientation schedule

On-site at Colorado front-range hospitals, to include:

St Anthony Hospital (Lakewood, CO)

St Francis Medical Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

St Mary Corwin (Pueblo, CO)

Mercy Regional Medical Center (Durango, CO)

12-14 weeks on-site, required

Two weeks didactic

10-12 weeks precepted critical care transport training

(3) 12-hour shifts per week; variable schedule requiring nights, days, and weekends (eligible for differentials)

Included during your orientation

Lodging provided

Mileage reimbursement for (1) trip home to visit during 14-week training

Own, reliable vehicle transportation required to commute to training bases

Post-training, 2-year commitment agreement required

Qualifications:

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

3 years or 4,000 hours experience as a Paramedic provider in 911 ALS or critical care transport, (ground or air) or 4,000 hours of critical care experience in-hospital

Colorado State Paramedic Certification required and National Registry as a paramedic. Must maintain currency in all certifications required by CAMTS, (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems)

BLS, (Basic Life Support) required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate) required

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification) required within 6 months of hire/transfer date

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 12 months of hire/transfer date

TPATC (Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) required within 12 months of hire/transfer date

FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) required within 2 years of hire/transfer date

Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass the annual Pre Check review of driving record for safe vehicle operations required

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10lbs. constantly

Your Connected Community:

Flight For Life Colorado provides critical care transport with five helicopters, three ambulances and three airplanes operating out of the Denver metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Durango.

Equipped with the industrys leading technology and an experienced team, Flight For Life Colorado transports patients across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region. We also assist search and rescue agencies with specialized services, including aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program.

Our Total Reward Offerings:

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:

Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.

Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution

Retirement account options with a generous employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE (https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925) .

Shift: Variable

Everyone Thrives Here

You’re different, and we love it. Your perspectives, your ways, what you are on a mission to go and do – we’re all different, but we’re also all equally connected and supported. We are here to cultivate you in an environment which not only lifts you up but propels you forward.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information about this policy contact our Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY: 711). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.