What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Thompson Valley EMS?
Paramedic-Full Time
We are hiring for our FALL 2026 Academy!
Servicing the Thompson Valley Health Services District in Northern Colorado (encompassing Loveland, Berthoud, and surrounding areas), Thompson Valley Paramedics operate out of dedicated EMS stations, and function as top-tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, team leaders, educators, and mentors.
Experience / Education / Certifications
The following requirements describe the essential job functions of this position:
Final candidates will be required to successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment testing and screening in accordance with applicable federal and state law. These requirements may include:
This is an hourly, non-exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The annualized pay range for this role is $71,901 – $101,181 based on full-time employment. The starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Schedule options may include:
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
CLOSING DATE: 05/24/26
Thompson Valley EMS is a 3rd service EMS agency operated by an Independent Health Services District. We are the only Prehospital ALS Providers within our district and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with partnering BLS Fire-Response and Law Enforcement agencies. Our standards of care are patient focused and guided by ethics, compassion, and evidence-based guidelines. Protocols are developed for and by TVEMS employees to remain relevant and progressive.
We are hiring for our FALL 2026 Academy!
Servicing the Thompson Valley Health Services District in Northern Colorado (encompassing Loveland, Berthoud, and surrounding areas), Thompson Valley Paramedics operate out of dedicated EMS stations, and function as top-tier clinicians, patient advocates, problem solvers, team leaders, educators, and mentors.
Experience / Education / Certifications
- Current Colorado Paramedic Certification
- Current, valid, and unrestricted Driver’s License
- American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and AHA BLS certifications
- Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, and NIMS 700
- Knowledge of advanced life support protocols, patient assessment, pharmacology, and ambulance operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, partners, healthcare professionals, and dispatch.
The following requirements describe the essential job functions of this position:
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move patients and equipment, including assisting with patients weighing up to approximately 150 pounds, using partner assistance and/or mechanical devices as appropriate.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, climb, reach, and balance while performing emergency medical duties in varied environments.
- Ability to maintain strength, mobility, and endurance sufficient to perform essential job tasks during extended or physically demanding shifts.
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to assess patients, operate medical equipment, administer medications, and interact with patients, coworkers, and dispatch.
- Ability to perform duties in uncontrolled, stressful, or potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to weather extremes.
- Safely operate emergency vehicles in various weather and terrain conditions.
Final candidates will be required to successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment testing and screening in accordance with applicable federal and state law. These requirements may include:
- Job-related physical ability testing is designed to evaluate the ability to perform essential job functions.
- Post-offer medical examination, conducted in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and required of all candidates entering this job classification.
- Drug and alcohol screening.
- Background investigation, including criminal history and motor vehicle record review.
- All testing and screening requirements are job-related, consistent with business necessity, and applied uniformly to candidates for this position.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The annualized pay range for this role is $71,901 – $101,181 based on full-time employment. The starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Schedule options may include:
- 24-hour shifts on a modified Kelly schedule with a nine-day rotation, or
- Alternating 12-hour shifts (3/4, 4/3), depending on operational needs;
- Periodic paid on-call assignments at $5/hour, with a requirement to respond within one (1) hour when called.
- Defined benefit pension plan and 457 deferred compensation plan with graduated employer match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
CLOSING DATE: 05/24/26
Thompson Valley EMS is a 3rd service EMS agency operated by an Independent Health Services District. We are the only Prehospital ALS Providers within our district and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with partnering BLS Fire-Response and Law Enforcement agencies. Our standards of care are patient focused and guided by ethics, compassion, and evidence-based guidelines. Protocols are developed for and by TVEMS employees to remain relevant and progressive.
Salary : $71,901 - $101,181