Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

5d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grand Junction Fire Department is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. In either role, employees respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls involving minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents. The department's mission is “Taking Care of People & Property,” and personnel are expected to embody Dedication, Integrity, and Professionalism. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug screens.

EMTs provide medical interventions, assist paramedics, transport patients, gather and document patient and incident information, and maintain EMS reports. They also help maintain stations, vehicles, equipment, and supplies; participate in training and public education; maintain relevant skills and certifications; operate emergency vehicles safely; and perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.

Paramedics provide emergency medical care and advanced life support, including procedures such as defibrillation, airway management, ventilation, intubation, IV insertion, fracture splinting, burn treatment, emergency surgical procedures, CPR, and medication administration. They inform physicians about patient conditions and assume responsibility for the EMS scene when higher-level staff are absent. They also gather and document patient and incident information, maintain reports and station resources, participate in training and public education, maintain skills and certifications, operate emergency vehicles safely, and perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.

The assessment process may include interviews, a written exercise, computerized voice stress analysis, fingerprinting and a background investigation, suitability and psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological screening.

Requirements

• For EMTs: Colorado EMT certification or National Registry EMT certification upon hire.
• For EMTs: CPR certificate upon hire.
• For Paramedics: valid National Registry EMT Paramedic and State of Colorado EMT-P certificate upon hire.
• For Paramedics: valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate.
• For Paramedics: Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Ability to distinguish red and green.
• Successful completion of a candidate-level 1582 physical.
• High school diploma or equivalent; EMT and Paramedic guidelines also specify a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, National Incident Management System certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Driver Operator certificate.
• Successful completion of EMT training for EMTs or Paramedic training for Paramedics.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls and provide appropriate medical interventions.
• Assist paramedics during medical calls and transport patients to hospitals.
• Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support, including defibrillation, airway management, ventilation, intubation, IV insertion, splinting fractures, treating burns, emergency surgical procedures, CPR, and administering medication.
• Inform physicians of patient conditions and assume responsibility for the EMS scene when higher-level staff are absent.
• Collect patient and incident information, including identification, medical history, illness or accident details, rescue measures, care provided, and changes in diagnostic signs.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain reports on EMS activities, incidents, accidents, and related information.
• Perform station maintenance and identify, correct, or report deficiencies in equipment and quarters.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment and vehicles; perform minor repairs or report deficiencies; monitor inventory, stock, and order supplies.
• Participate in drills, training exercises, classes, and related activities.
• Maintain relevant skills, familiarity with new equipment and procedures, and required certifications; participate in ongoing EMS training.
• Participate in public relations, safety education, school programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles according to department policies and traffic regulations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Benefits

• Free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan through the near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center.
• Clinic services include preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, medical massage therapy, and behavioral health counseling.
• Wellness programs, challenges, and classes for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED