Paramedic

Grand River Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Access to outdoor recreation

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado seeks a Paramedic for its Emergency Department to provide rapid assessment, triage, and urgent patient care in a fast-paced setting.

You will support ED physicians, administer medications, monitor patient status, document care in the EHR, and operate critical equipment. Colorado Paramedic credentials and AHA BLS/PALS/ACLS coordination are required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Colorado-issued Paramedic certificate required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• PALS and ACLS certifications within 6 months of employment and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient triage, assessments, and initiate emergency interventions.
• Administer medications and assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the care team.
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and medications in the EHR.
• Operate medical equipment and support diagnostic testing.
• Perform a variety of tasks as assigned.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (Colorado)

Tools

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Paramedic Emergency Department

Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Shift Info

PRN

What You’ll Do

Working under the direction of the ED Physician, this role provides rapid assessment, triage, and treatment to patients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Perform patient triage, assessments, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions
• Administer medications and assist physicians with exams and emergency procedures
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the care team
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and medications in the electronic health records
• Operate medical equipment and support diagnostic testing to ensure quality patient care
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate issued by the State of Colorado required
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment
• Must have an American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certification within 6 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $25.72 - $32.16/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
• PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
• Perks:Flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.