IFT Paramedic Full-Time

Ute Pass Regional Health Service District • Woodland Park, CO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Ute Pass Regional Health Service District is seeking a Paramedic to support interfacility transport operations in partnership with regional healthcare facilities. The provider delivers safe, professional, and compassionate patient care during transfers between healthcare facilities, assessing, monitoring, and supporting patients throughout transport. The role requires sound clinical judgment, reliable communication, and a commitment to continuity of care. Providers work within their applicable Paramedic/ALS scope of practice, coordinate with sending and receiving facilities, complete accurate documentation, maintain unit readiness, and represent the District professionally in patient and partner interactions.

This is a grant-funded, limited-term position anticipated to continue for up to five years. Continued employment depends on grant funding and ongoing program and operational needs; the position may end earlier if funding is reduced, discontinued, or otherwise unavailable.

The assigned shift rotation is determined by the District. The current schedule consists of 12-hour shifts rotating between three days on/four days off and four days on/three days off. Schedules may change based on operational needs, system metrics, and District requirements. The position requires availability for weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules.

The posting describes full-time benefits including medical coverage, dental and vision coverage options, retirement plan options, and paid time off. It also describes wellness support, though some details are presented as general or typical offerings rather than confirmed specific benefits.

The District’s broader EMS work includes a Community Paramedic program, mobile integrated healthcare, mental health interventions, and in-home preventative care. The position is based in the Woodland Park, Colorado area, described as a mountain community near Pike National Forest and Colorado Springs.

Requirements

• Current Colorado Paramedic certification, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• NREMT certification.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
• IV certification, if applicable to the level of licensure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain EVOC certification.
• Ability to successfully complete the agency’s 911/EMS orientation and field training program.
• Ability to successfully complete an agency-approved clinical/IFT orientation.
• Ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle and ambulance.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry patients and equipment, including working with stretchers and stair chairs.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, hospital staff, dispatch, and other emergency personnel.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely patient care documentation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of EMS experience.
• Previous 911 emergency response experience.
• Previous interfacility transport experience.
• EVOC certification.
• Experience with ALS/Paramedic or BLS/EMT patient care and medical equipment.
• Experience working in a rural or high-call-volume EMS system.
• Experience with electronic patient care reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional, and compassionate patient care during transfers between healthcare facilities.
• Assess, monitor, and support patients throughout the transport process.
• Practice within the applicable Paramedic/ALS scope of practice.
• Coordinate with sending and receiving facilities.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• Maintain unit readiness.
• Communicate with patients, families, hospital staff, dispatch, crew partners, and other emergency personnel.
• Safely operate an emergency vehicle and ambulance.
• Work collaboratively with crew partners and healthcare facility staff to support safe, timely transports.
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and changing transport needs.
• Complete the agency’s 911/EMS orientation and field training program and an agency-approved clinical/IFT orientation.
• Work assigned rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Benefits

• Full-time medical health coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness support or stipends are described as typical or emphasized offerings, but specific provisions are not confirmed.

What This Job Offers

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