Flight Paramedic - 24 HR

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Steamboat Springs, CO seeks a Part-Time Flight Paramedic for direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport. This onsite role offers a flex shift with pay between $27.61 and $41.41 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements include NREMT and Colorado EMT-P at hire, FP-C, valid driver’s license, and minimum 3 years paramedic experience. Expect field documentation, equipment checks, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure: NREMT and Colorado EMT-P at hire; Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C).
• Other required licenses/certifications: Valid driver’s license; BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP; TPATC/PHTLS/ITLS or equivalent per position.
• Minimum experience: 3 years of paramedic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care during all phases of the transport from initial contact until care is relinquished to the receiving facility.
• Documents patient assessment, interventions, response to therapy and changes in condition within required timeframes.
• Performs pre/post transport briefings and follows up with referral agencies as needed.
• Ensures equipment is functional, completes vehicle and equipment checklists, and coordinates with teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

NREMT certification

Colorado EMT-P certification

Flight Paramedic Certification FP-C

Valid driver’s license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

3+ years paramedic experience

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Yampa Valley Med Center, US:CO:Steamboat Springs

Department: UCHlth LifeLine 6 YVMC

Work Schedule: Part Time, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:
Provides direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care during all phases of the transport from initial contact until care is relinquished to appropriate team member at the accepting medical facility.
Documents patient assessment, evaluation, interventions, patient response to therapy, changes in condition, and procedures within the established timeframe. Participates in Pre and Post Transport briefings. Provides patient follow up to referral agencies.
Ensures equipment is in working order, noting any discrepancies and ensuring steps toward resolution. Completes all required vehicle and equipment checklists.
Collaborates across disciplines to drive success and improve outcomes. Provides safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as needed. Active participant in safety, education, quality, and outreach.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED.

  Required Licensure/Certification: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Colorado EMT-P certification at hire. Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C). Valid driver's license.

  Tracked by the department: Other state licenses as required for service area within six (6) months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and any one of the following: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support). Relevant license and certifications as determined at position level.

  Minimum Experience: 3 years of paramedic experience.

• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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