EMT: IV

Job Details:

Job Location:

Pagosa Springs Medical Center - PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $20.67 - $24.61 Hourly, EMT: IV

Department:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Status:
Full-Time | 48/96 Shift Schedule

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Manager: EMS Deputy Chief

Location:

Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Provide compassionate, high-quality emergency medical care while serving a rural mountain community as part of a skilled and collaborative EMS team.

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced EMT: IV to join our Emergency Medical Services team.

• Serve the Pagosa Springs community as an essential member of our EMS team
• Provide meaningful, hands‑on emergency care in a diverse rural environment
• Work alongside experienced EMTs, paramedics, nurses, providers, and other emergency response professionals
• Gain experience responding to a wide range of medical, trauma, and emergency situations
• Work a traditional 48/96 public safety schedule
• Build and maintain advanced pre‑hospital patient care skills
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and emergency preparedness activities
• Live and work in the beautiful San Juan Mountains with exceptional year‑round outdoor recreation

• Provide direct patient care within the EMT‑B scope of practice
• Assist ALS partners with advanced patient care as appropriate
• Assist with triage, assessment, and ongoing evaluation of patients
• Assess and reassess patient pain and utilize appropriate pain management techniques within scope of practice
• Provide appropriate care to patients in dynamic pre‑hospital environments
• Address the psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Adapt care appropriately for patients of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
• Perform patient care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of treatment errors

• Inspect the assigned ambulance at the beginning of the shift to ensure it is mechanically sound and appropriately equipped
• Operate ambulances and other EMS vehicles safely and responsibly
• Operate medical equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain familiarity with medications and IV fluids authorized within applicable protocols
• Maintain readiness of equipment and supplies necessary for emergency response
• Promptly identify and communicate equipment, vehicle, or safety concerns

• Complete patient care documentation accurately and in accordance with current standards and policies
• Complete required documentation within the assigned shift
• Participate appropriately in quality assurance activities
• Accept and apply feedback from QA to continually improve clinical practice
• Maintain required training, continuing education, licensure, and certifications
• Follow established EMS and PSMC policies, procedures, protocols, and chain of command

• Work collaboratively with EMTs, paramedics, healthcare providers, law enforcement, fire agencies, and other emergency response partners
• Communicate effectively with EMS leadership and team members
• Demonstrate sound critical thinking and professional judgment in high‑stress situations
• Understand the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the role of EMS during large‑scale exercises and actual incidents
• Assist with the orientation of new EMS staff members
• Participate in departmental training and emergency preparedness activities
• Support a professional, respectful, and team‑oriented EMS culture

• Participate in assigned station duties and chores
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe living and working quarters
• Follow established expectations…