Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic

Hiring Pay:
EMT: $18.00-$20.26 Hourly
Paramedic: $23.00 - 25.89 Hourly

About the Position:
Are you looking for a change in pace, a career that makes a difference, and a place you can call home? The Grand Junction Fire Department is accepting applications for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. For further details or inquiries regarding the position, please feel free to reach out to Human Resources directly, 970-244-1512, at your convenience. As an EMT or a Paramedic for our department, you will provide immediate response to emergency and non-emergency calls including minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents.

About the Grand Junction Fire Department:
Guided by our mission of Taking Care of People & Property, GJFD strives to be trusted, respected, and valued in every interaction with the community- whether in times of emergency response or through daily engagement. Personnel are expected to embody the Department’s core values of Dedication, Integrity, and Professionalism. Learn more about our department's mission, vision, and values by visiting our website: https://www.gjcity.org/166/Fire-Department.

What You'll Do as an EMT:

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls to provide appropriate medical interventions; assist paramedics as needed during medical calls; transport patients to hospitals.
• 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.
• 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; perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles or report deficiencies to proper staff for other disposition; monitor inventory, stock, and order necessary supplies.
• 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, safety education activities, school education programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training related to EMS.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles in accordance with department policies and traffic regulations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

To view the full Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) job description, click here.

What You'll Do as a Paramedic:

• 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.
• 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; perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles or report deficiencies to proper staff for other disposition; monitor inventory, stock, and order necessary supplies.
• 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, safety education activities, school education programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training related to EMS.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles in accordance with department policies and traffic regulations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

To view the full Paramedic job description, click here.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For as an EMT:

• Colorado EMT Certification OR National Registry EMT Certification upon hire. CPR certificate upon hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado Driver's License 
• Must be able to distinguish red and green.
• Must successfully complete a candidate level 1582 physical. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Driver Operator certificate.

Experience and Training Guidelines for an EMT:

• Successful completion of EMT Training.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

What We're Looking For as a Paramedic:

• Possession of a valid National Registry EMT Paramedic and State of Colorado EMT-P 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, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must be able to distinguish red and green.
• Must successfully complete a candidate level 1582 physical. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Driver Operator certificate.

Experience and Training Guidelines for a Paramedic:

• Successful completion of Paramedic training.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

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.

Important Notice:
During the course of the application and hiring process, you will be asked to disclose information about your past activities. The below list of critical admissions, which may be cause for disqualification from employment with the Grand Junction Fire Department, is provided to applicants, Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Technicians, and others involved in the recruitment process.

It is important that you be completely honest and forthright about this history. While a critical admission may or may not disqualify an applicant from a job, the discovery of misleading or deceitful information provided by the applicant is an immediate cause for disqualification.
•    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 value of item.
•    Theft from 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.

Please note: The listed critical admissions are not the exclusive basis for disqualification. The City reserves the right to disqualify any applicant who may or may not have any one or all of the foregoing admissions.

Assessment Process:
The assessment process may include the components below.
•    Phone Interview
•    Oral Board Interview
•    Written Exercise 
•    Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
•    Fingerprints/Background Investigation
•    Suitability/Psychological Evaluation
•    Executive Interview
•    Pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological evaluation screening

***If you are selected to participate in the assessment process for an EMT or Paramedic position, you will be contacted via email. Please check your email regularly for communication about this recruitment. ***

City Employee Health Clinic: 
The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees, and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point 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 was named for the convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information.

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.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.