Paramedic - Aspen Ambulance - Part time

Aspen Valley Hospital•Aspen, CO

13h

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 and prioritizes patient needs, determines appropriate medical procedures or the need for additional assistance, and transports patients to or between hospitals and other treatment facilities. The role also requires maintaining effective working relationships with hospital staff, public safety agencies, and the community. The Paramedic works on ambulance responses and interfacility transfers, collaborating with EMTs and other members of the patient care team. Duties include operating vehicles and equipment safely, keeping timely and accurate medical reports and logs, maintaining ambulance readiness, and assisting with department operations, facility upkeep, orientation, and continuing education. Care is provided to patients across age groups, including in mountainous and steep off-road settings. The work may involve nights, weekends, or holidays, and voluntary on-call shifts may be available. Aspen Ambulance is a hospital-based EMS system operated by Aspen Valley Health, serving approximately 640 square miles in Pitkin County. The system handles approximately 1,400 emergency calls and 200 interfacility transfers annually and provides emergency response, critical care transport, and special-event medical coverage. The compensation range is $29.50–$47.19 per hour. Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000; final compensation depends on qualifications, education, experience, and certifications.

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.
At least three 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 demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to learn, recall, and apply 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.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Ability to use technology and software to meet objectives.
Ability to perform expected duties during an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Colorado Critical Care Paramedic endorsement.
Bilingual proficiency 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.
Collaborate with EMTs and other members of the patient care team.
Maintain accurate and timely medical reports, charges, and logs, including ambulance reports, run logs, and vehicle logs.
Perform medical or nursing-assistance functions at physicians’ direction within the Paramedic’s certified capabilities.
Arrange ground or air patient transfers from Aspen Valley Hospital to receiving facilities when notified by hospital staff.
Keep ambulances and associated equipment ready for use through cleaning, inventory, and maintenance checks.
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of the Aspen Ambulance District building, quarters, and bays.
Contribute to department planning and suggest improvements to operations and equipment.
Orient students or new EMTs to ambulance and hospital operations.
Assist, when possible, with coordination of continuing education and recertification for hospital-employed EMTs and nurses.
Maintain competency to perform advanced procedures and administer medications within the state-approved scope of practice.
Provide developmentally and medically appropriate care for patients of all ages.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures to support a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.
Access, treat, and assist with evacuation of patients in mountainous and steep off-road settings.

Benefits

Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
Healthcare coverage available for as low as $46 per month.
An additional 50% discount on Aspen Valley Health services for the employee and family.
Preventive services covered at 100% with no copay.
Virtual and other mental health resources.
Up to 22 days of paid time off 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%.
Employer match of 50% of 457b contributions, up to 3% of earnings per pay period, into the 401a plan.
Employer contribution of 7.5% of annual salary to the Cash Balance Pension Plan.
Housing assistance resources for establishing a home 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.