Paramedic

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$71,901.00/yr - $/yr

Servicing the Thompson Valley Health Services District in Northern Colorado (encompassing Loveland, Berthoud, and surrounding areas), Thompson Valley Paramedics operate out of dedicated EMS stations, and function as top‑tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, team leaders, educators, and mentors. Our providers work either 24‑hour shifts on a modified Kelly schedule with a nine‑day rotation (of three shifts with a day off in‑between, followed by four days off), or on set, early/mid/night, 12‑hour shift assignments.

• Current Colorado Paramedic Certification
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Driver’s License
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and AHA BLS certifications
• Completion of ICSI 100, ICSI 200, and NIMS 700
• Knowledge of advanced life support protocols, patient assessment, pharmacology, and ambulance operations
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, partners, healthcare professionals, and dispatch

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move patients and equipment, including assisting with patients weighing up to approximately 125 pounds, using partner assistance and/or mechanical devices as appropriate
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, climb, reach, and balance while performing emergency medical duties in varied environments
• Ability to maintain strength, mobility, and endurance sufficient to perform essential job tasks during extended or physically demanding shifts
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to assess patients, operate medical equipment, administer medications, and interact with patients, coworkers, and dispatch
• Ability to perform duties in uncontrolled, stressful, or potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to weather extremes

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Job‑related physical ability testing designed to evaluate the ability to perform essential job functions
• Post‑offer medical examination, conducted in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and required of all candidates entering this job classification
• Drug and alcohol screening, as permitted by law
• Background investigation, including criminal history and motor vehicle record review

All testing and screening requirements are job‑related, consistent with business necessity
, and applied uniformly to candidates for this position.

• Compensation:
  This is an hourly, non‑exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The annualized pay range for this role is $71,901 – $101,181, based on full‑time employment. The starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Periodic paid on‑call assignments at $5/hour, with a requirement to respond within one (1) hour when called.

• Defined benefit pension plan and 457 deferred compensation plan with graduated employer match.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Employer‑paid life insurance.

• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.

The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status
, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business need
.

Thompson Valley EMS is a 3rd service EMS agency operated by an Independent Health Services District. We are the only Prehospital ALS Providers within our district and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with partnering BLS Fire‑Response and Law Enforcement agencies. Our standards of care are patient focused and guided by ethics, compassion, and evidence‑based guidelines. Protocols are developed for and by TVEMS employees to remain relevant and progressive.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Public Safety