Memorial Hospital Central |
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Since 1904, Memorial has grown from a small hospital
to a world-class health system. Today, Memorial
Health System serves as the healthcare cornerstone
of Southern Colorado with three modern medical facilities:
Memorial Hospital Central
Memorial Hospital
North
Memorial Hospital for Children in Partnership
with The Children's Hospital Memorial Facts:
• As a cornerstone of the Colorado Springs
community for more than a century, Memorial Health
System is a leading employer in the city with more
than 4,500 employees.
• Memorial Health System
is owned by the City of Colorado Springs, it receives
no taxpayer support. In addition, Memorial Health
System treats everyone - regardless of ability to
pay. 100 percent of the revenue generated by Memorial
Health System is reinvested in health care services
for the community.
• Top provider of comprehensive
health care services in Southern Colorado by placing
emphasis on optimizing the health, safety and comfort
of our patients, their families and the community
we serve by providing the best and most sensitive
professional care and service.
• In addition
to providing preventive, diagnostic, treatment and
recovery health care services, Memorial offers numerous
health and wellness classes and events throughout
the year.
• Currently operating the busiest
Emergency Department in the state of Colorado. Our
Emergency Department is a level II trauma center,
which is housed in our brand new East Tower at Memorial
Hospital Central. The Emergency Department is comprised
of 62 beds.
• Recently awarded the 2007 Thompson
Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital Award and the 2008
Health Grades #1 Heart Program in Colorado Award.
Also ranked the Best Hospital and Best Place to Work
for two years running by the Colorado Springs Business
Journal.
• Memorial Hospital Central includes
the only designated Children’s Hospital in
southern Colorado which houses the only Level IIIb
neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the only pediatric
intensive care unit (PICU) and the only Child Life
Program in southern Colorado
• Centers of
Excellence include: cardiac care, cancer treatment
(including integrative therapies), emergency and
trauma services, women's/maternal services, infant
care, pediatric and rehabilitation throughout the
continuum of care. When our diverse, dedicated
team of employees comes to work each day, they bring
a simple, but powerful idea to life: we value each
individual. Compassion and respect are just as necessary
to us as our scrubs and stethoscopes. Our
employees take seriously their commitment to patient
care. In turn, Memorial Health System takes seriously
its commitment to rewarding and recognizing our staff.
We offer a culture where employees can feel at home.
We also give our staff members a place where they
can challenge their talents, provide meaningful contributions,
make a difference in the lives of patients and families,
connect with co-workers and have fun.
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When our diverse, dedicated team of employees
comes to work each day, they bring a simple,
but powerful idea to life: we value each individual.
Compassion and respect are just as necessary
to us as our scrubs and stethoscopes. Our
employees take seriously their commitment to
patient care. In turn, Memorial Health System
takes seriously its commitment to rewarding and
recognizing our staff. We offer a culture where
employees can feel at home. We also give our
staff members a place where they can challenge
their talents, provide meaningful contributions,
make a difference in the lives of patients and
families, connect with co-workers and have fun.
Our Benefits: • Medical Plan that
is effective upon your first day of employment
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Dental Plan that includes coverage of orthodontic
care for children up to age 18.
• Vision
Plan that covers both exam and frames/lenses
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401(k) and 457
• Life Insurance coverage
that is free to full time employees enrolled
in our health plan.
• Short Term and
Long Term Disability: Covered services include
preventive care, basic and major restorative
care, and orthodontic care for children up to
age 18.
• Retirement: As a city owned
entity we are fortunate to offer employees of
Memorial Health System an opportunity to participate
in a retirement plan under the Public Employees’
Retirement Association (PERA), which serves as
a substitute for Social Security.
• 401(k)
and 457: Employees can contribute pretax money
to a 401k and/or 457 retirement plan.
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Life Coverage: Full-time employees are provided
free life insurance if enrolled in our health
plan. Part-time employees may participate with
a small fee if enrolled in our health plan.
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Employees may choose to wave health, dental,
and life insurance for additional monetary compensation
(with proof of other insurance).
• Flexible
Spending Accounts that are pre-tax.
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Education Reimbursement: After six months of
satisfactory employment, a full-time employee
may receive reimbursement up to a maximum of
$2,000 per year.
• Critical Illness Insurance
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Paid Time-Off and Extended Illness Plan
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Holiday Pay, which is time and one-half on designated
holidays. Employee Recognition Programs:
Through the ACE award program, employees can
be recommend by coworkers or patients (or their
family members) for recognition related to extraordinary
customer service. The employee recognized may
choose from five categories of awards. Talent
Referral Incentive Program (TRIP) is an innovative
employee referral program to encourage recruitment
of qualified employees for “difficult to
fill” positions.
Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) – We recognize that personal
concerns can and do have an effect on morale,
attitude and productivity. The EAP is provided
to assist you and your family in resolving personal
problems. The goal of this program is to help
you evaluate your concerns and provide some initial
counseling and help in the early stages of a
problem before there is an adverse impact on
your job. Initial counseling is provided at no
cost, up to three visits per year. Bright
Ideas Program: Employees are encouraged to submit
their recommendations for ideas they may have
that would improve our health system. Ideas are
reviewed once per year. Monetary awards go to
our top winners! |
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Colorado Springs: Nestled at the foot
of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs
provides the convenience and amenities of a major
metropolitan area with a smaller town feel. Come
see why Colorado Springs is rated one of the
top U.S. cities to live in, work in and play
in year after year! Facts and Figures:
• Description: Colorado’s
second largest city
• Elevation: 6,035
feet above sea level; Pikes Peak is 14,110
feet above sea Level.
• Population: Nearly
550,000 in the metro area.
• Founded: 1871,
by General William Jackson Palmer.
• Climate: Moderate
temperatures throughout the year; Colorado
Springs is protected from harsh weather by
two natural barriers: the Rocky Mountains to
the west and Monument Divide to the north.
• Average yearly
precipitation is 17.4 inches and days of sunshine
are 250.
• The hottest month
averages 73 degrees (July); coldest month averages
30 degrees (January).
• Golf courses: Seven
18-hole and five 9-hole; two private; three
military Courses.
• Parks: 156 city
and county parks (12,000 acres.)
• Major area attractions:
50 (includes U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden
of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Royal Gorge
Bridge, Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra
and Pikes Peak).
• Education: More
than 20 institutions of higher learning.
• Major industries:
Military, tourism, space technology, computers
and electronics, printing and publishing, manufacturing.
For more information on Colorado Springs, visit
the following web sites: • http://www.springsgov.com/
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http://www.coloradosprings-travel.com/
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http://www.coloradospringschamber.org/
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http://www.colorado.com/
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