EMT-Paramedic

It is the role of the EMT-P in the USJHSD to assist in all aspects of providing the highest quality patient care possible. This would include providing direct patient care for those patients that fall under the EMT-P scope of practice and overseeing the care provided by EMT-Bs and EMT-Is. The EMT-P is also responsible for verifying that their assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the start of their shift. The EMT-P may also be given other station duties or requested to provide training for staff as needed by the district. The EMT-P will be expected to maintain, in good standing, all certifications that are required by their job. It is also their responsibility, to the best of their ability, to foster and maintain professional relationships with other providers, staff, and patients. The EMT-P will be placed in the ALS Lead position. In this position they will be ultimately responsible for all aspects of patient care, provided by themselves or their partner, for the coordination of other responders on scene, and for the overall operation of the ambulance.

For more detailed information, please see full job description as linked on our website www.pagosaspringsmedicalcenter.org. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer.

• Education/Experience Requirements: EMT-P national standard curriculum. Must have experience as a working as an EMT-P. Preferably in an operational setting, providing pre-hospital and inter-facility care to sick and injured patients. Must have knowledge of clinical scope of practice skills, critical thinking and concepts of ALS prehospital patient care. Prefer experience with providing patient care within scope of practice in dynamic settings requiring adaptability and high levels of awareness and critical thinking.
• Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: Current Colorado EMT-P certification; current BLS ALS, and PALS certification; basic computer knowledge. At all times be insurable by PSMC's auto policy and maintain a clean driving record; this includes without limitation, that employee shall at all times be free from charge(s), conviction(s), deferred judgement(s), no contest plea(s) or otherwise for any driving offense that is misdemeanor or felony including, without limitation, driving under the influence, reckless driving, felony speeding.
• Annual Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000, based on years of experience.
• Starting Work Bonus: Applicants are eligible for a 5% starting work bonus! Must be hired into a full time position. Part-time or PRN positions are not eligible.
• Benefits: Benefits include generous PTO, sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Job Type: Full time