EMT

Thompson Valley EMS • Loveland, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

EMT-Full Time 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 125 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

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed