Paramedic

Falck Rocky Mountain; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Falck Rocky Mountain is seeking a Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide ongoing pre-hospital care and rapid response across Colorado. You will operate emergency vehicles, perform essential documentation, and support patient safety in collaboration with EMS partners.

Qualified candidates hold a CO Paramedic Card, ACLS, PALS, and CPR for Healthcare Providers, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork. This role requires physical fitness and adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess CO Paramedic credential and ACLS/PALS certifications.
• CPR for Healthcare Provider required; strong documentation and driving record.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and ability to work with multiple agencies.
• Strong organization, attentiveness to detail, and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support care and transport as part of the EMS team.
• Operate emergency vehicle safely and maintain vehicle and station cleanliness.
• Complete documentation per policies and procedures; follow medical protocols.
• Respond to 911 and IFT transports; may serve as team lead to EMTs.
• Maintain communications equipment and medical supplies; ensure safety for patients and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team cooperation

Professional image

Safety compliance

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Paramedic Card (CO)

ACLS

PALS

CPR for Healthcare Provider

IS-100

IS-200

IS-700

IS-5 A (FEMA)

Job description

Falck is a is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 3 states in the US including: California, Colorado & Texas. Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical services in the country today. Our BLS and ALS services impact not only the lives of our patients, but their families and communities.

The primary responsibility of the Paramedic (EMT-P) is to provide ongoing care through established Pre-hospital processes, the environment, instrumentation, other health care team members, and interacting agencies. The primary objective of the Paramedic is to provide safe and expedient response to emergent and non-emergent calls where patient care is provided and continued in route to a definitive care facility.

Essential Functions:

The Paramedic (EMT-P) may be assigned one or more duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Presents him/her self in a professional manner and displays a good public image for the employee and Falck USA in accordance with company policy.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Falck USA, including the operations Standard Operating Procedures and Medical Protocols.
• Participates and completes all daily assignments proficiently, punctually and in accordance with the directives of the Field Supervisor, General Manager and other management team members.
• Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides an environment and equipment conducive to safety for patients, family members, visitors, and employees, and in compliance with set precautions and approved standards. Assesses risks to patient safety.
• Operates the emergency vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintains vehicles and stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times. The employee shall strive to exceed Falck USA expectations for cleanliness of the vehicles and stations.
• Responds to instructions from dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations.
• Develops and strives to achieve personal and professional goals established by the employee. Utilizes all resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies in accordance with applicable standards.
• In addition to responding to 911 calls, may conduct IFT transports

Additional Duties:

The Paramedic (EMT-P) may be assigned one or more additional duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• May serve as team lead to EMT’s .
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this position must possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Current State of CO Paramedic Card
• ACLS
• PALS
• Current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Falck USA driving policy
• Completion of IS-100 course from FEMA website
• Completion of IS-200 course from FEMA website
• Completion of IS- 700 course from FEMA website
• Completion of IS- 5 A course from FEMA website
• Other qualifications specific to the local operation and/or contract.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of typical EMT duties including but not limited to bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting at established weight requirements, climbing, working at heights, etc. (Satisfactorily meet company physical assessments/tests).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and external customers. Excellent ability to consistently deliver outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Strong organization skills and attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.

Clinical Requirements:

The clinical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Providing Advanced Life Support Care and Transport while working as a member of an emergency medical team to patients while in adherence to the scope of practice, patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction according to their level of certification/licensure.
• Determining the nature and extent of illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, need for additional assistance, establishing and providing patient care by developing a patient care plan and performing skills within the scope of practice and according to patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction.
• Monitoring patient conditions and responses to care.
• Communicating with professional medical personnel interagency and at emergency and non-emergency treatment facilities.
• Obtaining instructions regarding further treatment from qualified personnel, arranging for reception of patients at treatment facilities and assisting with Advanced Life Support Care as directed by individuals with that level of qualification.
• Completes patient care reports in accordance with documentation standards as required by