Ground Transport Paramedic

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$24.00/hr - $37.00/hr

The Ground Paramedic demonstrates advanced critical thinking capabilities in working autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare providers in the delivery of care to critically ill patients in diverse and non‑traditional settings.

• Provides advanced medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of patients.
• Safely drives and operates ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
• Transports patients to appropriate medical facilities while ensuring their safety and stability.
• Maintains effective communication with dispatch, hospital staff, police, fire personnel, and other necessary parties.
• Accurately completes and maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms.
• Cleans and maintains medical equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain paramedic certification and stay current with medical protocols.
• Provides supervision and ensures the quality and accuracy of care provided by EMTs and other emergency personnel.
• Provides patient education on various health topics, including disease management and prevention.

• Patient Care
• Advanced Medication Knowledge and Administration
• Emergency Medical Services
• Safe Patient Handling
• Communication
• Problem‑solving
• Teamwork
• Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance

• Acting as healthcare navigators for patients
• Transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay
• Vaccinations
• Medication inventories
• Resource coordination
• Basic medical therapeutics

• Successful completion of Paramedic course
• Must obtain Paramedic license in state of operation within 120 days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Current valid driver license in good standing

• Approved trauma and life support certifications (ATLS, TPATC, PHTLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Paramedic National Registry Certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment)
• Attendance License (Before start of employment)

All EMS medical crew members may be subject to certain work conditions while functioning in the full capacity of their position, including performance of essential job responsibilities in a moving ground ambulance, hospital, and outdoor environments (inclement weather, extremes of temperature, accident scenes, steep terrain, back country, etc.). Responsibilities also include exposure to noise, vibration, and dehydrating environment of a ground ambulance, exposure to patients with known or unknown infectious disease in enclosed spaces, frequent use of monitors and equipment, and the need to read and interpret patient information quickly.

Employees must be able to lift, carry, and move patients or heavy items, stand for extended periods, and operate a vehicle when required.

Platte Valley Hospital, Brighton, Colorado

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We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, health, and engagement.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.