Paramedic, PRN

Gunnison Valley Health Paramedics (GVHP) are seeking a PRN Paramedic to join our team and support our mission of serving the residents and visitors of Gunnison County. GVHP operates three 24/7 ambulances on a 48/96 schedule responding to over 1,600 calls annually. With a response area near 4,400 square miles of both urban and rural geography, our team of providers must be prepared to operate in austere environmental conditions, practicing medicine on extended and remote scenes. Our providers operate under progressive guidelines, delivering industry-leading treatment including pre-hospital blood product administration, mechanical ventilation with Hamilton T1 ventilators and POC lab testing. GVHP also lead and support rescue operations including technical rope rescue, swift water, wildland fire and TEMS.

Why Gunnison Valley Health Paramedics?

• State, national and internationally recognized as a leader in patient care, evidence-based medicine, clinical and public education.
• Annual step program raises.
• Annual uniform stipend of $275.
• Robust support and budget for continuing education and conference attendance.

Position Summary 

The Gunnison Valley Health Paramedic is responsible for directing and working collaboratively with department personnel to provide direct patient care and management of scene logistics. The Paramedic is expected to possess comprehensive knowledge of advanced life support practices, urban and backcountry medicine, all hazards response and interfacility transfers. In the absence of or by direction of the Chief or Captain, the Paramedic will be responsible for the logistical aspects of operations including, but not limited to, ordering of air resources, request for mutual aid and coordinating care with co-responding agencies. The Paramedic is also responsible for prompt patient care documentation and other duties as assigned. In this role, the Paramedic is expected to manage the resources of his/her assigned ambulance and work collaboratively with health care and first responder personnel. As a PRN employee of GVHP, the Paramedic is required to maintain an active role in shift coverage and special events, logging a minimum of 24 hours per month or 288 hours per year. 

Education: Successful completion of a Paramedic Education Program that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by the USDOT.  High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age. Two years of experience as an EMT-Basic is required. One year of experience in a busy urban environment as a Paramedic is preferred. The ability to efficiently communicate verbally, via telephone and radio equipment; ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 with assistance); ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic instructions; ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations; ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent auditory and visual interference; ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift; ability to calculate weight, volumes and ratios as well as read small print, all under threatening time constraints. The ability to read and understand English language manuals and road maps; accurately discern street signs and address numbers; ability to interview patient, family members, and bystanders; ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; ability to converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to status and care of the patients. Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest level of patient care. Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain and rugged surfaces; and the ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture. Ability to complete a physical capacity test. Ability to work in low light, confined spaces and other dangerous environments.

Licenses/Certification: Valid Colorado state driver’s license free from restrictions and suspensions is required. Valid Colorado state paramedic certification is required. National Registry Paramedic certification is required. Also required: current Basic Life Support AHA Healthcare, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support & ICS 100, 200 & 700. Preferred: International Trauma Life Support (or equivalent), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).

Compensation: $20.66 - $27.76/hour based on experience, education and certifications with a 15% PRN differential after clearing FTO and committing to PRN requirements. 

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) - Reach, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, crawling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, stairs, ramp, lifting (20-100 lbs), carrying (20-100 lbs), pushing/pulling (50-100 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%) - Sitting, standing, walking, changing position, handling, pinching 

Continuously (37-100%) - must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Benefits Eligibility:

Medical, dental, vision, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account:  All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or a Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short term and long term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Salary : $275