EMT Flights

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health, Flight For Life Colorado was the first civilian, hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years, we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies, offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training, comprehensive coverage, and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, EMS agencies, ski patrols, and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team, we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Denver Metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, northern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and western Kansas. If you're passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Flight Job Summary and Responsibilities You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. Operates the Flight For Life ground ambulances in a safe, professional efficient manner. Is accountable for compliance with maintenance schedules, daily readiness of the vehicles, and overall cleanliness. Provides patient care within the ALS/BLS program and the BLS scope of care. Provides clinical assistance to other team members, the Emergency Departments and the Business Office within the scope of the EMT role. #FFL

Requirements

• One year of experience as a licensed EMT
• One year of experience driving ambulance or other emergency vehicle
• Two years as a licensed driver
• Familiarity with local region
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Current Colorado State EMT certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from American Heart Association required
• IV certification within 2 months of hire required
• Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC or CVEO) within 6 months of hire/transfer and Valid Colorado driver’s license and no moving violations for past two years required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 12 months of hire/transfer for EMT’s doing BLS transports required
• Physical Requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Responsibilities

• Operates the Flight For Life ground ambulances in a safe, professional efficient manner.
• Is accountable for compliance with maintenance schedules, daily readiness of the vehicles, and overall cleanliness.
• Provides patient care within the ALS/BLS program and the BLS scope of care.
• Provides clinical assistance to other team members, the Emergency Departments and the Business Office within the scope of the EMT role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees