Backcountry EMT & Field Medic

Gunnison, CO; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 42,350,000 - 55,560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform stipend

Education & conference support

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health Paramedics (GVHP) seeks a fulltime EMT to join our team in Gunnison County. We operate three 24/7 ambulances on a 48/96 schedule, covering diverse terrain and responding to over 1,600 calls annually.

The EMT role includes providing direct patient care, documentation, and assisting with transport while applying progressive guidelines and prehospital treatments in austere environments. Colorado EMT certification, NREMT, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of USDOT EMT requirements and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ years old; EMS experience preferred.
• Colorado driver license, Colorado EMT certification, NREMT, and AHA BLS are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage scene logistics with ALS partner.
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge in BLS, urban and backcountry medicine.
• Document patient care promptly and accurately.
• Assist with interfacility transfers and operate under high-stress conditions.

Skills

EMT certification

NREMT

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hamilton T1 ventilators

POC lab testing

AHA Basic Life Support

Job description

Gunnison Valley Health Paramedics (GVHP) seeks a fulltime EMT to join our team in Gunnison County. We operate three 24/7 ambulances on a 48/96 schedule, covering diverse terrain and responding to over 1,600 calls annually.

The EMT role includes providing direct patient care, documentation, and assisting with transport while applying progressive guidelines and prehospital treatments in austere environments. Colorado EMT certification, NREMT, and BLS are required.