Paramedic

Thompson Valley EMS • Loveland, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Paramedic-Full Time We are hiring for our FALL 2026 Academy! Servicing the Thompson Valley Health Services District in Northern Colorado (encompassing Loveland, Berthoud, and surrounding areas), Thompson Valley Paramedics operate out of dedicated EMS stations, and function as top-tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, team leaders, 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 Paramedic Certification
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Driver’s License
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certifications
• AHA BLS certifications
• Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, and NIMS 700
• Knowledge of advanced life support protocols, patient assessment, pharmacology, and ambulance operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, partners, healthcare professionals, 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, administer medications, and interact with patients, coworkers, and dispatch.
• Ability to perform duties in uncontrolled, stressful, or potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to weather extremes.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment testing and screening.
• Pass job-related physical ability testing.
• Pass post-offer medical examination.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening.
• Pass background investigation, including criminal history and motor vehicle record review.

Responsibilities

• Function as top-tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, team leaders, educators, and mentors.
• Operate emergency vehicles in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Perform duties in uncontrolled, stressful, or potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to weather extremes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, partners, healthcare professionals, and dispatch.
• Administer medications.
• Operate medical equipment.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan
• 457 deferred compensation plan with graduated employer match
• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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