What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Eagle County Paramedic?
PARAMEDIC POSITION DESCRIPTION
Date: 3/2025 | Prepared By: Human Resources |
Position Title: Paramedic | Department: Operations |
Exempt: ☐ Non-Exempt: ☒ | Compensation: 48/96 schedule: $25.40-$32.85/ hour (expected annualized salary $83,302 - $107,759.81) Additional Possible Special Project Rate: 1%-3% Additional Bi-lingual Merit Rate: 2% Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, STD/LTD, EAP, LSA, Paid Time Off |
Alternate Titles: Paramedic 1, Paramedic 2, Paramedic 3, Paramedic 4, Paramedic 5 | |
Reports to: Shift Supervisor |
Frequent Internal Contacts: | 1. Shift Supervisor and Operations Staff | 2. Paramedics and EMTs | 3. District Staff |
Frequent External Contacts: | 1. Patients | 2. Families | 3. Other medical providers and emergency service personnel |
Number of Employees under Supervision and Titles: May clinically supervise an EMT or other third rider. | |||
Job Summary: Administers basic and advanced life support to sick and injured persons in the out-of-hospital setting under the direction of the District Medical Director utilizing District protocols. | |||
Values Based Expectations Expected to act in accordance with our Mission, Vision and Values at all times. Mission: Provides skilled, professional and compassionate Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to our community. Vision:
Values:
Be honest, committed, and consistent in your words and actions.
Strive to continuously improve knowledge, practice and skills.
Be helpful, compassionate, and respectful in all interactions.
Act in the best interest of your patients.
Be loyal, ethical and team oriented. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Additional Job Duties, see Pay Grade Reference 2025 for more information on expectations, requirements, duties: Paramedic 1: Work toward completion of all components of ALS Field Training Program Paramedic 2:
Paramedic 3:
Paramedic 4:
Paramedic 5:
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Essential Responsibilities Related to Client Privacy
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Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities needed for position: | |||
Area | Comments | Required | Preferred |
Education | High School Diploma | ☒ | ☐ |
Experience | Minimum of three years of experience in a 911 system if coming from an outside agency | ☐ | ☒ |
Licenses or Accreditations | Current Colorado Paramedic certification must be state certified before hire date Current National Registry certification in Paramedic. Must be certified within 6 mos. of hire date Current certification in BLS/CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) (required within 6 mos. of hire) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) (required within one year of hire) Valid State of Colorado motor vehicle operating license, with continued safe driving history Each must be maintained and current for the duration of employment. | ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ | ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ |
Computer Operations | Proficient computer skills; the ability to type, keyboard, and navigate in various programs. | ☒ | ☐ |
Language and Communication Skills | Ability to communicate orally with a wide range of individuals, in various and potentially stressful situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence with a high degree of professionalism and accuracy. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients, co-workers and District staff. | ☒ | ☐ |
Reasoning Skills | Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Must practice sound decision-making skills. | ☒ | ☐ |
Mathematical Skills | Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. | ☒ | ☐ |
Language Ability | Bilingual in Spanish preferred | ☐ | ☒ |
Physical Demands
LIFTING | ||||
Weight | NONE | UP TO 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | 2/3 OR MORE |
Up to 10 Pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Up to 25 Pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Up to 50 Pounds | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Up to 100 Pounds | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
More than 100 Pounds | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED | ||||
Activities | NONE | UP TO 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | 2/3 OR MORE |
Standing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Walking | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Sitting | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Driving, in all weather conditions | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Digital dexterity (using hands and fingers to administer treatment) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Reaching with hands and arms | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Typing, using a keyboard or tablet, writing with a pen and paper | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Climb or balance (includes stairs, ambulance, outdoor or uneven terrain) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Talk and hear, in variable conditions | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Taste or smell | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
OTHER REQUIRED ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS | |
Indoor/Outdoor | Both indoor and outdoor work (in all weather conditions) required. |
Hazardous Materials or Noise | Employees are frequently called to scenes that may involve hazards or hazardous materials and may potentially respond to a scene involving chemical or biological terrorism agents. Employees must always regard their safety first when responding to all scenes and always follow ECPS policy and procedure for dealing with these situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be high at times due to vehicle and mechanical equipment noise. |
Equipment Used in Job | Computer, telephone, 10-key, copier, fax, scanner, smartphone/mobile device, motor vehicle, cardiac monitor and other medical equipment/instruments. |
Emotional Effort | Work environment is frequently hectic with exposure to highly emotional and stressful situations. Regular scheduling involves long shifts, regularly scheduled and unscheduled overtime and emergency callbacks. |
Other | Frequent travel throughout the work day within and outside of Eagle County. |
VISION: | ||
Close Vision ☒ | Distance Vision ☒ | Color Vision ☒ |
Peripheral Vision ☒ | Depth Perception ☒ | Ability to adjust focus ☒ |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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By signing below you signify that you have read the job posting and you understand, are able and willing to perform the essential functions and duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Salary : $83,302 - $107,760
