PARAMEDIC - FULL TIME

Promoting the welfare of our communities through integrity, compassion, education, and innovation.

Gilpin County is just West of the Denver Metro area. We provide 911 EMS service to the cities of Black Hawk and Central, as well as the residents and visitors of Gilpin County. The Gilpin Ambulance Authority staffs three, 24-hour, ALS ambulances. We have Type 1, Frazer Ambulances, carry LifePak 15 monitor/defibrillators, and use Stryker Power cots that minimize the need to lift patients. Documentation, scheduling, and personnel management are completed using ESO Suite. We strive to provide expedient and professional prehospital medical care, emphasizing evidence-based practices and customer service.

Gilpin Ambulance Authority is in the process of developing a Critical Care Paramedic level of care. We have an active Community Assistance Resource and Education Service (CARES) program and are developing a Community Paramedic Program.

In-person Continuing Education is provided by the department twice a month, and all employees have access to the EMS1 Academy online CE database for EMS.

All employees are eligible for annual merit raises based on regular employee evaluations.

Starting pay is dependent upon time spent working on an ambulance or other relevant experience as determined by the Chief.

Salary Range: $64,203.78 - $87,231.04 per year

Must complete agency application to apply. The application can be found on our website at www.gilpinambulance.com

Our full-time employees also enjoy the following benefits:

• Free health insurance for individuals and very competitive spouse and family rates (starting first month following hiring)(Kaiser option also available for small premium)
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 457b Retirement with 1 to 1 company match starting at 3%, maxing at 5%
• $1200 annually in HRA funds
• Paid time off (PTO)
• $500 annual uniform allowance for full time employees
• Free access to the local recreation/community center

If you would like more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.gilpinambulance.com or contact Bobby Putnam at [email protected] or at (303) 582-5499 ext. 102

Schedule:

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

Required Licenses/Certifications (all must be current):

• Driver's License
• CPR Certification
• Colorado Paramedic Certification or the ability to obtain prior to starting work
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• Critical Care Paramedic
• Community Paramedic
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

If extended a conditional job offer, you will be subjected to a background examination, department of motor vehicle records check, and reference checks performed by a third party investigator.