Paramedic - PRN (As Needed) $32.01 per hour at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center – Walsenburg, Colorado

We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate Paramedic who thrives in high-pressure environments and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality emergency care. If you’re driven by purpose, value teamwork, and take pride in clinical excellence, we’d love to have you join our EMS team.

This is a PRN (As Needed) position

Pay: $32.01 per hour

As a Paramedic, you’ll be on the front lines of emergency care—providing critical medical services and safe transportation for patients in need.

• Respond rapidly to emergency calls and assess patient conditions
• Deliver high-quality pre-hospital care following Colorado protocols
• Communicate effectively with ER staff via radio or phone
• Administer advanced and basic life support, including medications and procedures
• Operate and maintain EMS equipment (defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, IVs, etc.)
• Safely transport patients to appropriate medical facilities
• Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation
• Maintain ambulance readiness, cleanliness, and inventory throughout shifts
• Uphold patient confidentiality and professional ethics at all times
• Collaborate with team members and maintain communication with dispatch
• Support safe patient movement and handling in all environments
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications

Minimum Required Education/Experience: High School diploma OR GED required. Current Colorado Paramedic License is required. Must possess current certification in ACLS and BCLS. Three years of previous EMS work experience is required.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of use and proper utilization of personal protective equipment.

• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.

• Knowledge of the region to assist with location of call-outs/nearest treatment facilities.

• Knowledge of sterile techniques.

• Ability to engage with and work with other personnel and teams.

• Ability to read, understand, and implement policies and procedures.

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a two-step PPD test or other established means. Required to complete field training evaluation period as part of credential establishing process during first 90 days of employment.

Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· Medical benefits including telehealth options

· Dental and vision benefits

· Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

· Supplemental Life/AD&D

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability (employer paid)

· Critical Illness Insurance

· Accident Insurance

· Identity protection

· Cafeteria Meal Discount

· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.