EMT: Paramedic (PRN)

EMT: Paramedic

🚑 Position Highlight

Provide advanced life support and high-quality pre-hospital care while serving as the clinical lead of an EMS response team. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dependable PRN Paramedic who can assess rapidly changing situations, provide advanced emergency care, lead effectively in the field, and work collaboratively with EMS partners and other healthcare professionals.

Position Summary

The EMT: Paramedic provides direct patient care within the EMT-P scope of practice and oversees care provided by EMT-B and EMT-IV partners. The Paramedic serves in the ALS Lead role and is ultimately responsible for patient care provided by the crew, coordination of other responders on scene, and the overall operation of the ambulance.

The Paramedic is also responsible for ensuring the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and appropriately equipped at the beginning of the shift, maintaining required certifications, supporting EMS station responsibilities, and assisting with staff training and development as needed.

Why Join PSMC EMS?

• Provide meaningful emergency medical care to patients throughout our rural community
• Practice at the advanced life support level in a dynamic pre-hospital environment
• Serve as the ALS clinical lead during emergency responses
• Work closely with EMTs, other first responders, hospital clinicians, and community partners
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in a wide variety of emergency situations
• Support the orientation and development of other EMS team members
• Join a community-focused Critical Access Hospital committed to high-quality care close to home

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Life Support & Patient Care

• Assess patients and provide appropriate care within the Paramedic scope of practice
• Assist with triage and evaluation of patients
• Provide ALS pre-hospital care using sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Administer medications and IV fluids in accordance with approved protocols
• Monitor and reassess patients throughout care and transport
• Address the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Provide culturally respectful and patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient care documentation
• Deliver care in a manner that promotes patient safety and minimizes treatment errors

ALS Lead & Scene Coordination

• Function as the ALS Lead on assigned calls
• Take responsibility for the overall coordination of patient care provided by the ambulance crew
• Coordinate effectively with other responders at the scene
• Apply strong situational awareness and adaptability in rapidly changing environments
• Follow established chain of command and communicate appropriately with EMS leadership and healthcare partners
• Function effectively in a team-lead role while supporting a collaborative crew environment

Ambulance & Operational Readiness

• Verify that the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the beginning of the shift
• Operate vehicles and EMS equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain readiness for emergency response
• Participate in assigned station duties
• Maintain EMS living quarters and shared work areas in accordance with department expectations
• Understand the National Incident Management System and EMS's role in large-scale exercises and incidents

Teamwork, Quality & Professional Development

• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and clinical competencies
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, providers, leadership, and other responders
• Maintain respectful and professional working relationships
• Accept and apply quality-assurance feedback to improve clinical practice
• Assist with the orientation of new EMS employees
• Participate in ongoing training, continuing education, and department activities
• Demonstrate sound judgment and remain professional during high-stress situations
• Follow PSMC and EMS policies, procedures, protocols, and safety requirements