Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical TechnicianUte Pass Regional Health Service District, Colorado Emergency Medical Technician Make a difference where your training, judgment, and compassion matter on every call. Ute Pass Regional Health Service District (UPRHSD) is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who wants to serve the Woodland Park community and surrounding region as part of a close-knit, mission-driven EMS team. This is an opportunity to provide meaningful basic life support care, work alongside a Paramedic as a trusted field partner, and bring calm, skilled, patient-centered service to people when they need it most. As an EMT with UPRHSD, you will respond to emergency and non-emergency calls across the District service area and mutual aid locations, providing assessment and treatment within the EMT scope of practice and in accordance with current clinical guidelines, Medical Director protocols, and Colorado standards. Working under the medical authority of the Medical Director, clinical oversight of the Deputy Chief of Clinical Services, and operational direction of the Operations Lieutenant and Operations Captain, you will support the full response from dispatch through return-to-service, including BLS care, ALS support, patient movement and packaging, safe unit operations, scene organization, clear communication, documentation, and unit readiness.The ideal candidate is a steady, engaged EMT who wants to be counted on in the moments that matter. They bring a strong BLS foundation, sound judgment, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. They take pride in being a dependable field partner, staying prepared, thinking ahead, and continuing to grow as a provider.Works as a true field partner by anticipating patient needs, supporting the Paramedic, and communicating proactively when conditions changeMaintains composure, professionalism, and sound judgment in high-stress or unpredictable situationsTakes ownership of unit readiness, documentation, station responsibilities, and personal growthBuilds respectful, collaborative relationships with patients, families, colleagues, hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement, and partner agenciesValues continued learning, feedback, training, and alignment with District standards and cultureValues active field work, meaningful responsibility, and variety from shift to shift in a dynamic EMS environmentRequired:Current Colorado EMT certification in good standing (within 30 days of hire)Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT certificationCurrent AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationValid Colorado driver's license with an acceptable driving recordProof of current private automobile insurance coverageProof of completed HBV series, TB test, and other immunizations as requested by the DistrictIV CertificationPRN employees are required to work a minimum of 48 hours per calendar quarter in clinical and/or event coverage. Training, meetings, administrative assignments, and other non-clinical duties do not count toward the 48-hour minimum.Preferred:Prior EMS field experience as a practicing EMTExperience in a rural, high-acuity, or high-volume EMS environmentDemonstrated experience working effectively as part of a two-person EMS crewThree (3) or more years of active 911 transport EMT experienceEscaping Violent Encounters (EVE)Prior experience with Plains to Peaks guidelinesStrong communication skills and a track record of reliability and professionalismCompletion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 — required within three (3) months of hireCompletion of a District-approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) — required within one (1) year of hireAdditional InformationSchedule: The current schedule is a 48/96 shift rotation and is subject to change based on operational needs, system metrics, and District requirements. EMT's are scheduled to work on a PRN/Per Diem basis, as-needed.Work Environment: EMTs should be prepared for the realities of field EMS, including emergency scenes, residences, roadways, outdoor settings, healthcare facilities, all-weather conditions, extended shifts, physically demanding activity, exposure to emergency scenes and infectious materials, and patient movement requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling with assistance.Training: All employees are expected to maintain required certifications and credentials in current status, comply with District policies and clinical protocols, maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information, and conduct themselves with professionalism, dignity, and respect.Why Work Here?Pioneering "Beyond the Ambulance" Medicine: Unlike traditional services that only run lights-and-sirens to an ER, UPRHSD gives paramedics and EMTs the platform to practice true Mobile Integrated Healthcare through their dedicated Community Paramedic program. Providers handle everything from complex mental health interventions to in-home preventative treatments for residents who don't need the emergency room.True Clinical Autonomy in High-Stakes Environments: Operating across a sprawling mountain district means providers regularly manage high-acuity trauma and multi-county corridor responses where critical thinking and advanced field autonomy are genuinely utilized, rather than just following rigid city-transit protocols.Special District Support & Stability: Because it is an independent tax-funded special district rather than a private, for-profit transfer service, it provides local government-backed stability while offering tailored perks like fully funded healthcare packages and targeted wellness stipends meant to counter operational burn-out.About Woodland Park, Colorado Nestled at 8,500 feet at the base of Pikes Peak, Woodland Park offers an unparalleled Colorado mountain lifestyle combining a tight-knit, welcoming community with dramatic alpine scenery and endless outdoor recreation. Known as the "City Above the Clouds," living here means having millions of acres of Pike National Forest right in your backyard for hiking, camping, and skiing, while still enjoying the convenience of being just a short, scenic drive down the pass from Colorado Springs.