EMT
About The Position
Servicing the Thompson Valley Health Services District in Northern Colorado (encompassing Loveland, Berthoud, and surrounding areas), TVEMS EMTs operate out of dedicated EMS stations, and function as top-tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, educators, and mentors. Thompson Valley EMS is a 3rd service EMS agency operated by an Independent Health Services District. We are the only Prehospital ALS Providers within our district and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with partnering BLS Fire-Response and Law Enforcement agencies. Our standards of care are patient focused and guided by ethics, compassion, and evidence-based guidelines. Protocols are developed for and by TVEMS employees to remain relevant and progressive.
Requirements
- Current Colorado EMT Certification
- Current, valid, and unrestricted Driver’s License
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
- Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, and NIMS 700
- Completion of a Colorado State-approved IV course
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, partners, healthcare personnel, and dispatch.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move patients and equipment, including assisting with patients weighing up to approximately 150 pounds, using partner assistance and/or mechanical devices as appropriate.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, climb, reach, and balance while performing emergency medical duties in varied environments.
- Ability to maintain strength, mobility, and endurance sufficient to perform essential job tasks during extended or physically demanding shifts.
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to assess patients, operate medical equipment, and interact with patients, coworkers, and dispatch.
- Ability to perform duties in uncontrolled, stressful, or potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to weather extremes.
Responsibilities
- Operate out of dedicated EMS stations.
- Function as top-tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, educators, and mentors.
- Safely operate emergency vehicles in various weather and terrain conditions.
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 457 deferred compensation plan with graduated employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
