Paramedic - Aspen Ambulance - Part time

Aspen Valley Health•Aspen, CO

2d•$30 - $47

About The Position

Aspen Ambulance is hiring a part-time Paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support to sick and injured people in pre-hospital and interfacility settings, following local protocols and physician orders. The Paramedic assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes medical procedures or requests additional assistance, and transports patients to appropriate treatment facilities. The role also involves maintaining positive working relationships with hospital staff, public safety agencies, and the community. The Paramedic provides emergency medical care during ambulance responses and interfacility transfers; operates vehicles and equipment safely; collaborates with EMTs and other patient-care team members; and completes accurate, timely reports and logs. The role includes maintaining ambulance readiness, helping clean and maintain department facilities, supporting department planning, orienting students or new EMTs, and assisting with continuing education and recertification when possible. Paramedics maintain competency in advanced procedures and medications permitted by their scope of practice and provide developmentally and medically appropriate care to patients of all ages. The position uses a 24-hour shift. Part-time employees may be eligible for voluntary on-call shifts in addition to the regular schedule. The work may involve nights, weekends, and holidays, and takes place indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Paramedics may need to access, treat, and assist with evacuating patients in mountainous and steep off-road settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Paramedic education program.
Unrestricted license to practice as a Paramedic in Colorado, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Current driver license, or ability to obtain one before the start date, with at least 3 years of driving experience and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Basic Life Support (BLS); may be obtained upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to learn, recall, and implement established policies and procedures.
Ability to interact with customers of all ages and adapt to language and learning barriers and technology challenges.
Ability to work independently and meet objectives despite constraints, as well as collaborate within a team.
Ability to use technology and software to meet objectives and perform expected duties during an emergency.
Ability to access, treat, and assist in evacuation of patients in mountainous and steep off-road settings.

Nice To Haves

Colorado Critical Care Paramedic endorsement.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and deliver emergency medical care at the Paramedic level during ambulance responses and interfacility transfers.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely and effectively, including emergency vehicles, cars, trucks, and vans.
Work collaboratively with EMTs and other members of the patient-care team.
Maintain accurate and timely medical reports, charges, and logs, including ambulance reports, ambulance run logs, and vehicle logs.
Perform medical or nursing-assistance functions at the direction of physicians and within the Paramedic’s certified capabilities.
Arrange ground or air patient transfers from Aspen Valley Hospital to receiving facilities when notified by hospital staff.
Maintain ambulances and associated equipment in a constant state of readiness, including cleaning, inventory, and maintenance checks.
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of the Aspen Ambulance District building, quarters, and bays.
Assist with department planning and offer suggestions for improving operations and equipment.
Orient students or new EMTs to ambulance and hospital operations.
Assist with coordination of continuing education and recertification for hospital-employed EMTs and nurses when possible.
Maintain competency to perform advanced procedures and administer medications as permitted by state-approved scope-of-practice waivers.
Ensure developmentally and medically appropriate care for all patient populations and age groups.
Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures to maintain a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.

Benefits

Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Healthcare coverage as low as $46 per month, plus 50% off Aspen Valley Health services for the employee and family.
Preventive services covered at 100% with zero copay.
Virtual and other mental health resources.
Up to 22 days of PTO within the first year, with unused time eligible for rollover.
Bereavement leave covering miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
Paid medical and family leave, with weeks 1–6 paid at 100% for parental leave or personal illness or injury.
Automatic enrollment in the 457b plan at 6%.
Aspen Valley Health matches 50% of 457b contributions, up to 3% of earnings each pay period, into the 401a plan.
Employer contribution of 7.5% of annual salary to the Cash Balance Pension Plan in lieu of Social Security contributions.
Housing assistance resources for establishing roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Employee referral bonuses.
Discounted ski passes.
Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.
Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.