Flight for Life EMT - Quick Hire!

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is a leading nonprofit, faith-based health system dedicated to transforming healthcare for the communities it serves. With over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals across the United States, including locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas. The organization is committed to building healthier communities by advocating for vulnerable populations and providing innovative, compassionate care both inside hospitals and out in the community. CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region features a comprehensive network of 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice services, a renowned air medical transport program called Flight for Life ColoradoTM, telehealth services, and more than 240 physician practices and clinics. This expansive network offers extraordinary opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on the lives of patients and the communities served. This particular role is based at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, a Level I Trauma Center renowned for its state-of-the-art medical facilities and expert care. St. Anthony Hospital is home to the Flight for Life Colorado ground ambulance program, which provides emergency patient transport with the highest standards of safety and professionalism. The hospital’s trauma program includes four trauma rooms and a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specialized teams, offering life-saving care to the most critically ill and injured patients. St. Anthony Hospital earned the prestigious Magnet designation in 2023, an honor awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals worldwide, reflecting excellence in nursing and patient care. The position involves the operation of the Flight For Life ground ambulance vehicles in a safe, professional, and efficient manner. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with scheduled vehicle maintenance, maintaining daily readiness and cleanliness of the ambulances, and providing patient care within the Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) program according to the EMT scope of practice. The individual will also provide clinical assistance to team members, the Emergency Departments, and business office personnel within the EMT role. Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), one year of experience driving ambulances or other emergency vehicles, and two years as a licensed driver. Familiarity with the local region is essential to facilitate timely and efficient emergency response. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with current Colorado State EMT certification, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, IV certification within two months of hire, completion of the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC or CVEO) within six months of hire, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 12 months of hire. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $18.00 to $25.88 per hour and includes a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being and career growth. Benefits include multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options, spending accounts such as a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with possible employer contributions, retirement plan options with a generous employer match, tuition reimbursement programs, and student loan forgiveness opportunities. CommonSpirit Health values individuals who bring their whole selves to work every day, emphasizing a supportive and team-oriented environment dedicated to helping employees flourish. The organization’s commitment to humankindness is at the core of its mission, inspiring employees to make a meaningful difference in the health and lives of the diverse communities they serve. If you are a dedicated EMT with a passion for patient care and community service, this opportunity at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region and St. Anthony Hospital offers a rewarding career path in a fast-paced, innovative, and compassionate healthcare setting.

• high school diploma or GED
• current Colorado State EMT certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• IV certification within two months of hire
• completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator Course within six months of hire
• neonatal resuscitation program certification within 12 months of hire
• valid Colorado driver's license with no moving violations in past two years
• minimum one year experience as licensed EMT
• minimum one year experience driving ambulance or emergency vehicle
• minimum two years as licensed driver
• familiarity with local region
• ability to exert medium work involving lifting up to 50lbs occasionally