Paramedic

Promoting the welfare of our communities through Integrity, Compassion, Education, and Innovation

External applicants must complete an application at the following link to be considered for hire:

https://gilpinambulance.com/employment

In addition to the duties of a Full-Time Paramedic, the Paramedic will:

• Train GAA personnel during the new-hire academy, field training process, and continuing education classes.
• Coach and evaluate employees in the field training process or on performance improvement plans.
• Document evaluations and training as directed by the Training Captain.
• Assist the Training Captain in providing continuing education to GAA personnel and partner agencies.
• Assist the Clinical Captain by reviewing Patient Care Records (PCRs) as assigned.
• Serve as a supervisor in the absence of a Captain or Chief officer.

External applicants must complete an application at the following link to be considered for hire:

https://gilpinambulance.com/employment

Gilpin Ambulance Authority is the primary prehospital medical provider for all of Gilpin County. We also frequently respond to mutual aid calls in Boulder and Clear Creek Counties. We operate three full-time ambulances out of two stations. All three are staffed 24/7 with no less than an EMT and a Paramedic. 

We have three shifts that work a 48-on / 96-off rotation. Each shift consists of three EMT positions, two Paramedic positions, one Field Training Officer position, and one on-duty Shift Captain. The Shift Captain responds to high-risk and critical incidents, performs management, administrative, and training functions, integrates with the command structure of partner agencies on larger incidents, and staffs the ambulance in the event of a staffing shortage. 

We have a well-maintained frontline fleet of three Frazer Ambulances on Ford F450 and F550 chassis and a reserve fleet of three Wheeled Coach ambulances on Ford F450 chassis. All ambulances are equipped with liquid-spring suspension, 4-wheel drive, all-season tires, AutoSock traction devices, tire chains, and recovery equipment. Our Captains respond in a Ram 2500 that is equipped with ALS medications and equipment that allows them to initiate lifesaving care before the arrival of an ambulance. 

We use Stryker Stair Chairs and Stryker PowerPro stretchers. Every ambulance has a power-load system that minimizes the need to lift patients. We carry Lifepak 15 monitors and recently added GlideScope Go2 Portable Video Laryngoscopes to each ambulance. We maintain preventative maintenance and service contracts for all equipment to ensure optimum performance and regularly replace items that have become worn or exceeded their recommended service life.

Our Patient Care Records are completed electronically using ESO EHR. Inventory is tracked using OperativeIQ, and payroll and benefits management is being transferred to iSolved Human Capital Management Software.

Compensation

$68,424.24 - $85,463.04 annual base pay.

Starting pay is adjusted based on EMS experience.

Annual seniority and merit raises are added along with adjustments for inflation and cost of living.

Benefits

Our full-time employees also enjoy the following benefits:

• Free Health Insurance for employees and 70% company coverage for family premiums.
• Free Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance for employees and 70% company coverage for family premiums.
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 457b Retirement with 1 to 1 company match up to 5
• $1200 annually in HRA funds
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Free access to the local recreation/community center

Schedule

Once complete with the training process, you will be assigned to a 48/96 rotating shift schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Driver's License
• CPR Certification
• Colorado Paramedic Certification or the ability to obtain prior to starting work
• Must not appear on the CMS exclusion list
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) or Flight Paramedic Certification (FPC)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider
• PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provider
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Provider
• Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Provider

External applicants must complete an application at the following link to be considered for hire:

https://gilpinambulance.com/employment