1. Maintains radio and cell phone communication with Ski Patrol throughout shift. Coordinates with Ski Patrol for safe patient hand off. 
2. Follows criteria for patient types who may be transported via skier transport versus ambulance transport. Safely transports appropriate patients to the Emergency Department.
3. Exhibits safe driving skills and reports any Skier Transport vehicle issues in a timely manner. Exhibits proper care of vehicles and equipment. 
4. Demonstrates clinical knowledge in all patient types and age groups to meet patient care needs/outcomes within the practice. Displays cultural competency and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
5. Maintains diagnostic and medication logs as required by policy. Documents patient care services accurately in patient and department records. 
6. Protects patients and employees by assisting in maintaining a clean, safe working environment, and adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
7. Role models the principles of a Just Culture.
8. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• One year of experience as a care tech or EMT preferred.

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association required.

 And, one of the following is required:

• Certification in the state of Colorado as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Certification in the state of Colorado as a Paramedic
• Wilderness First Responder Certification
• Outdoor Emergency Care Certification by the National Ski Patrol

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• N/A

Application Close Date: August 12, 2024

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About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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