EMT: Paramedic (PRN)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center • Pagosa Springs, CO

2d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking a skilled, dependable PRN Paramedic to provide advanced life support and high-quality pre-hospital care in a rural community. The Paramedic provides direct patient care within the EMT-P scope of practice, oversees care provided by EMT-B and EMT-IV partners, and serves as the ALS Lead. The role is responsible for patient care delivered by the crew, coordination of responders at the scene, and overall ambulance operations.

The Paramedic ensures the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the beginning of the shift, maintains required certifications and clinical competencies, supports EMS station responsibilities, and assists with staff training and development as needed. Scheduling is based on departmental staffing needs and employee availability. Work takes place in field, ambulance, station, and patient-care environments and may include interruptions, high-stress situations, inclement weather, traffic and roadway hazards, and exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, and hazardous materials. The role has substantial physical demands, including lifting, moving, and positioning patients and equipment.

The position is PRN and non-exempt. Base pay is $24.62–$30.78 per hour, with a $5.00-per-hour PRN differential. Placement within the base range depends on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and applicable compensation practices. Other applicable differentials, callback pay, or premium compensation are paid in accordance with PSMC policy. PRN benefits include HFWA sick leave accrual of one hour per 30 hours worked, subject to applicable limits; a 401(a) retirement plan with a mandatory 6% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution; and a voluntary 457(b) retirement savings option. Other applicable benefits and provisions are governed by PSMC policies and plan terms.

Requirements

• Completion of the EMT-P national standard curriculum.
• Experience working as an EMT-P.
• Current Colorado EMT-P certification.
• Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS certification, or successful completion of the next available course within three months.
• Current PALS certification, or successful completion of the next available course within three months.
• Knowledge of clinical scope-of-practice skills, critical thinking, and ALS pre-hospital patient care.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and EMS software.
• Ability to successfully complete PSMC’s required Fitness for Duty evaluation.
• Ability to remain insurable under PSMC’s automobile policy and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Substantial physical capability to lift, move, and position patients and equipment as required for emergency patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing care to sick and injured patients in an operational EMS setting.
• Experience providing pre-hospital patient care in dynamic environments requiring adaptability, situational awareness, and strong critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide appropriate care within the Paramedic scope of practice; assist with triage and evaluation.
• Provide ALS pre-hospital care using sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Administer medications and IV fluids in accordance with approved protocols; monitor and reassess patients throughout care and transport.
• Address patients’ and families’ physical and psychosocial needs, provide culturally respectful and patient-centered care, and maintain accurate, timely patient-care documentation.
• Serve as ALS Lead on assigned calls and take responsibility for coordination of patient care provided by the ambulance crew.
• Coordinate with other responders at scenes, maintain situational awareness, adapt to changing conditions, and communicate appropriately through the established chain of command.
• Verify the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the beginning of the shift; operate vehicles and EMS equipment safely and correctly and maintain response readiness.
• Participate in assigned station duties and maintain EMS living quarters and shared work areas in accordance with department expectations.
• Understand the National Incident Management System and EMS’s role in large-scale exercises and incidents.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and clinical competencies; communicate effectively and maintain respectful, professional working relationships.
• Accept and apply quality-assurance feedback, participate in ongoing training and continuing education, and assist with orientation of new EMS employees.
• Participate in department activities, follow PSMC and EMS policies, procedures, protocols, and safety requirements, and remain professional during high-stress situations. The posting also notes supporting the training and development of EMS team members.

Benefits

• $5.00-per-hour PRN differential.
• HFWA sick leave accruing at one hour for every 30 hours worked, subject to applicable use and carryover limits.
• 401(a) retirement plan with a mandatory 6% employee contribution and a 6% employer contribution.
• Voluntary 457(b) employee retirement savings option.
• Other applicable employment benefits and provisions governed by PSMC policies and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED