Paramedic (2080)

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. 

• Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support at emergency and accident scenes which may include defibrillation, clearing airways, pulmonary ventilation, intubations, inserting IVs, splinting fractures, treating burns, emergency surgical procedures, performing CPR and administering medication; inform physicians of patient conditions.  
• Performs activities required for and directly concerned with the prevention, control, or extinguishment of fires, including such incidental non-firefighting functions as housekeeping, equipment maintenance, lecturing, attending community fire drills, and inspecting buildings for fire hazards.
• Assume responsibility for EMS scene in the absence of higher level staff.
• Prepare, submit and maintain reports on EMS activities, incidents, accidents and other related information.
• Perform station maintenance; identify deficiencies in equipment and quarters; correct deficiencies when possible or report to station officer.
• Operate, inspect and maintain emergency response equipment and vehicles.
• Obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of accident or nature of illness, rescue measures preceding emergency care, care given at the scene and during transport and changes in diagnostic signs. 
• Participate in drills, training exercises, classes, and activities including but not limited to those related to emergency medical service, fire and other related areas.
• Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications which are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid National Registry EMT Paramedic or State of Colorado EMT-P certificate.
• Possession of CPR certificate,  upon hire.
• Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate.
• Possession of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers certificate.
• Possession of certification in the National Incident Management System.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Driver Operator certificate.
• Must be able to distinguish red and green.
• Must successfully complete a Candidate Level NFPA - 1582 Physical.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.

• Two (2) years of experience in emergency medical services, preferred.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by the ability to complete specialized training in emergency medical services.  

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

• Any felony investigation or conviction
• Any conviction for a crime of violence, specifically assaults, domestic violence, etc. Any conviction for a "hate crime" such as ethnic intimidation
• Perjury conviction
• Any theft conviction regardless of the value of the item Theft from a current employer or a previous employer
• Drug use (including marijuana) and/or current alcohol abuse
• An alcohol or drug conviction including but not limited to DUI/DWAI, depending on recency 
• Hit and run accident conviction
• Being under or having been under driving restraint, cancelation, suspension, or revocation of driving privileges in Colorado or any other state

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law is not allowed. 

Salary : $28 - $32