Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Basic

Job overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Basic role is onsite in Alamosa, CO. Compensation is $16.88–$23.57 per hour. San Luis Valley Health describes itself as the largest employer in the San Luis Valley and provides emergency and hospital care. The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, renders aid within the scope of training, and assists nursing staff in the Emergency Department. The role helps deliver safe patient care and maintains emergency vehicles, equipment, and supplies.

What you'll do

• Respond to dispatcher instructions and drive an equipped emergency vehicle
• maintain communication with dispatch
• assess illness, injury, or emergencies and determine first-aid needs or additional assistance
• maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment
• replenish first-aid supplies
• maintain Colorado certification through continuing education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency medical technician

emt-basic

ambulance

emergency response

first aid

emergency department

alamosa co

san luis valley health

prn

colorado certification

bls

iv certification

patient care

hourly pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off and sick leave
• retirement plans
• life and disability coverage for full-time employees
• education benefits
• employee health center and support services.

Why this role

Requires EMT-B, current Colorado certification, BLS before hire, and IV certification upon hire; the posting identifies the position as PRN.

About the employer

SAN LUIS VALLEY HEALTH is hiring for this role. Industry: Ambulance Services. Sector: 62.