Paramedic

JOB TITLE: Paramedic

REPORTS TO: First Aid Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: First Aid

PAY RATE: $22.25 per hour

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Until May 18th 2026

ANTICIPATED FILL DATE: Until April 18th 2026

Respond to park emergencies and provide appropriate care to those injured or ill.

• Patient assessments, including physical examination and First Aid and Basic Life Support including airway management, ventilator support, circulatory and shock management, clinical assessment, orthopedic care, medication administration, obstetrics, medical and trauma care and patient extrication and safety.
• Will have to recognize the need for special or additional assistance; including Advanced Life Support, ambulance transport, aero medical transport, patient extrication, rescue or other services
• Will be responsible for appropriately interviewing patients, family members, bystanders, and witnesses. May also be responsible for any Physician contact, patient transfer and referral, transfer of care and follow up.
• Various duties will include, telecommunications, radio communications and dispatch of resources.
• You will be responsible for doing Inspection, inventory, maintenance, preventative maintenance and cleaning of grounds, facilities, work areas, vehicles, supplies, and equipment.
• Understands and performs appropriately under the Emergency Response Plan, including disaster and Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) operations and management.
• Infection control, biohazardous material identification, clean up and disposal.
• Basic identification of hazardous atmospheres, materials, and incidents.
• Vehicle operations, emergency vehicle operations, and defensive driving, including driving and operating ambulances and other vehicles in a safe manner.
• Administrative duties may include filing, distribution, computer operations, typing and data entry. Understands, supports and follows the Standard Operating Procedures and Patient Care Protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned, needed, or required.

• Has obtained as a minimum a high school diploma or GED.
• Possesses and maintains a valid and current State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic certification or license and completes all requirements for renewal, including continuing education classes or hours.
• Possesses and maintains a valid and current American Heart Association or an accepted equivalent nationally standardized Healthcare Provider CPR certification card.
• Possesses and maintains a current ACLS provider certification.
• Possesses and maintains a current PALS provider certification.
• Has a working knowledge of the Denver Metro Protocols.
• Possesses and maintains a valid and current state Driver’s License and park Driver’s License.
• Ability to communicate well, verbally and in written form. Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions. Ability to read and understand English language manuals, texts, and maps. Accurately discern and interpret directions, street signs, addresses, and landmarks. Ability to converse and comprehend English effectively. Ability to appropriately interview patient, family members, bystanders, and witnesses. Ability to document in writing, all relevant information in a prescribed format.
• Hears and listens well.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance heavy loads. Manipulate and operate tools, equipment, instruments, implements etc. to the specifications, standards, etc., of the manufacturer or Patient Care Protocols.
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with loud noises, flashing lights, confined spaces, low lights and/or potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, moisture, dryness, etc.
• Ability to function effectively through an entire shift or assignment.
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print both under life threatening time restrictions.
• Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality of patient care and with ability to handle tools, implements, etc. in order to perform all…