EMS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Aspen Ambulance - Part time

Aspen Valley Health•Aspen, CO

1d•$22 - $35

About The Position

Aspen Ambulance is hiring a part-time Emergency Medical Technician to provide care to sick and injured people in pre-hospital and interfacility settings under the direction of paramedics, local protocols, and physician orders. The EMT responds to medical emergencies, assesses patients, obtains basic medical histories and physical examinations, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transport to a hospital. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, transport, documentation, ambulance and equipment readiness, assistance with facility maintenance, patient transfers, and community education. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in all types of weather and may involve strenuous physical activity, exposure to communicable diseases, and stressful or potentially dangerous situations. The position may require nights, weekends, or holidays; voluntary on-call interfacility transfer shifts may also be available. Aspen Ambulance is a hospital-based EMS system operated by Aspen Valley Health, serving approximately 640 square miles in and around Pitkin County. The system handles approximately 1,400 annual 911 calls and 200 interfacility transfers, with two 24-hour ALS 911 ambulances and an on-call ALS interfacility transport unit. Providers work under progressive protocols and have access to advanced equipment, including the ZOLL X Series Advanced, ZOLL AutoPulse, and Hamilton T1 ventilator.

Requirements

Unrestricted license to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician in Colorado, or ability to obtain one before the start date.
Completion of a CDPHE-recognized IV Approval course.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained upon hire.
Current driver's license, or ability to obtain one before the start date, with at least three years of driving experience and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to concentrate and demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to learn, recall, and implement established policies and procedures.
Ability to interact with customers of all ages and adapt to language, learning, and technology barriers.
Ability to work independently and meet objectives despite constraints, and to work collaboratively within a team.
Ability to use technology and software to meet objectives.
Ability to perform expected duties during an emergency.
Ability to access, treat, and assist with evacuation of patients in mountainous and steep off-road settings.
Ability to meet physical demands including prolonged standing and moving, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in Spanish.
Advanced EMT or Paramedic qualification.

Responsibilities

Assess the nature and extent of illnesses or injuries, prioritize medical procedures, and determine whether additional assistance is needed.
Measure and document vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect laboratory samples.
Initiate and maintain IV access and administer medications within the scope of practice.
Transport patients to or between hospitals and other appropriate treatment facilities.
Safely operate motor vehicles, including emergency vehicles.
Maintain ambulances and equipment in a constant state of readiness, including cleaning, inventory, and maintenance checks.
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of Aspen Ambulance District buildings.
Arrange ground or air patient transfers from Aspen Valley Hospital to other receiving facilities when notified by hospital staff.
Provide community education, including CPR and first aid training.
Document patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital policy.
Provide developmentally and medically appropriate care for patients of all ages.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and established procedures to maintain a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.

Benefits

Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Healthcare coverage with options advertised as low as $46 per month, plus 50% off Aspen Valley Health services for the employee and family.
Preventive services covered at 100% with zero copay.
Virtual and other mental health resources.
Up to 22 days of paid time off within the first year, with unused time eligible for rollover.
Bereavement leave covering miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
Paid medical and family leave, with weeks 1–6 paid at 100% for parental leave or personal illness or injury.
Automatic enrollment in the 457b plan at 6%.
A 50% match of 457b contributions, up to 3% of earnings each pay period, into the 401a plan.
Employer contribution of 7.5% of annual salary to a Cash Balance Pension Plan in lieu of Social Security contributions.
Housing assistance resources for establishing roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Employee referral bonuses.
Discounted ski passes.
Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.
Overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.