Job Description

Posting number: UPRHSD-P 08-2026

Department: Ute Pass Regional Health Service District

Job classification: Paramedic/EMT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fire & EMS, EMS, 911 Telecommunications, Medical

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls throughout the District service area.
• Provide advanced life support assessment, treatment, monitoring, medication administration, cardiac care, airway management, trauma care, and other interventions within scope of practice.
• Serve as the clinical authority when acting as the highest credentialed provider on scene.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, partners, medical control, receiving facilities, and partner agencies.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care reports and required documentation.
• Maintain unit readiness, equipment, supplies, controlled substance accountability, and station responsibilities.
• Participate in required training, continuing education, quality improvement, and District-directed activities.
• Represent UPRHSD with professionalism, integrity, compassion, and pride in the community.

Examples of duties

• Demonstrates strong paramedic-level clinical knowledge and sound independent judgment.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families, colleagues, hospitals, and partner agencies.
• Maintains composure in high-stress, emotionally charged, and rapidly changing situations.
• Treats every patient with dignity, respect, and genuine care.
• Takes ownership of clinical decisions, documentation, unit readiness, and professional conduct.
• Works well as part of a team and supports partners, crewmates, and leadership.
• Welcomes feedback, training, and continuous improvement.
• Shares UPRHSD’s commitment to person-centered wellness and excellent community service.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Paramedic certification in good standing (within 30 days of hire)
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Proof of current private automobile insurance coverage
• Proof of completed HBV series, TB test, and other immunizations as requested by the District
• Must provide copies of all new or renewed required certifications and licenses to the District
• PRN employees are required to work a minimum of 48 hours per calendar quarter in clinical and/or event coverage. Training, meetings, administrative assignments, and other non-clinical duties do not count toward the 48-hour minimum.

• Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent
• Prior EMS field experience as a practicing Paramedic
• Experience in a rural, wilderness, or special operations EMS environment
• Additional certifications such as ITLS, PHTLS, FP-C, CP-C or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in high-acuity, high-volume, or complex EMS systems
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 — required within three (3) months of hire
• Completion of a District-approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) required within one (1) year of hire

Supplemental information

Additional Information

• Schedule Assigned shift rotation as determined by the District. The current schedule is 48/96. Schedules are subject to change based on operational needs, system metrics, and District requirements. Position is PRN/Per Diem and is scheduled as-needed.
• Training Every Paramedic completes a structured Field Training and Evaluation Program before responding independently. This process is designed to support provider success, patient safety, consistent standards, and confidence in the field.

Why Work Here?

• Pioneering "Beyond the Ambulance" Medicine: Unlike traditional services that only run lights-and-sirens to an ER, UPRHSD gives paramedics and EMTs the platform to practice true Mobile Integrated Healthcare through their dedicated Community Paramedic programProviders handle everything from complex mental health interventions to in-home preventative treatments for residents who don't need the emergency room.
• True Clinical Autonomy in High-Stakes Environments: Operating across a sprawling mountain district means providers regularly manage high-acuity trauma and multi-county corridor responses where critical thinking and advanced field autonomy are genuinely utilized, rather than just following rigid city-transit protocols.
• Special District Support & Stability: Because it is an independent tax-funded special district rather than a private, for-profit transfer service, it provides local government-backed stability while offering tailored perks like fully funded healthcare packages and targeted wellness stipends meant to counter operational burn-out.

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