Emergency Department Technician (EMT) - Emergency Department - Full time

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457(b) plan

AVH employee programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a seasonal Emergency Department Technician (EMT) for the ED. The role runs nights on a 12-hour shift, from November 30, 2026 to April 4, 2027, in Aspen, Colorado.

The EMT will assist with patient care under physician and nursing supervision and perform administrative tasks to support care delivery in a small-town hospital setting that emphasizes warmth and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• EMT license or eligibility to practice in Colorado is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, may be obtained on hire.
• IV Approval course (CDPHE-recognized) is required or can be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under supervision of physicians, APPs and nurses.
• Perform administrative tasks to support care delivery.

Skills

BLS certification

Spanish (preferred)

Education

EMT license (Colorado or eligible)

IV Approval course (CDPHE-recognized)

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Emergency Department Technician (EMT) within the Emergency Department department here at Aspen Valley Health.This is a short-term SEASONAL position with an anticipated start date of November 30, 2026 and an expected end date of April 4, 2027.Work Shift:Nights - 12 HourCompensation Range:$28.81 - $46.10Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications & RequirementsUnrestricted license to practice as a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start dateCompletion of CDPHE-recognized IV Approval courseBasic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced EMT or Paramedic preferred.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.Position Overview:The Emergency Department Technician - EMT assists with patient care under the supervision of physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses, and also performs administrative tasks to support the effective delivery of care.This Position Offers:As a seasonal employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.Environment and Culture:Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.\"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.\" - Stacy\"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.\" - Melissa“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - DianaIt's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.