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Flight for Life EMT

Mountain Region Ambulatory Lakewood, Colorado
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The posted compensation range of $19.05 - $29.53 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-493531 Employment Type Full Time Department Medical Transportation Services Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule 3 12 hour shifts per week Remote No Category Paramedic and EMT

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our EMT, Flights, you will operate Flight For Life ground ambulances in a safe, professional, and efficient manner, providing patient care within the ALS/BLS program and BLS scope of care.

Every day you will ensure compliance with maintenance schedules, maintain daily vehicle readiness and cleanliness, and provide critical clinical assistance to other team members, Emergency Departments, and the Business Office within your EMT scope.

To be successful in this role, you will be a certified EMT with strong driving skills, a meticulous approach to vehicle maintenance and readiness, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care and clinical assistance within a rigorous aeromedical transport environment.

  • Drives safely and in compliance with traffic laws and Flight for Life policies, including all Code 3 operations to maximize safety of all occupants and other vehicles' occupants.
  • For ALS and Critical Care Transport, under the direction of the medical crewmembers, obtains vital signs, puts patient on monitor, assists in moving the patient to the stretcher, and other patient care duties as assigned.
  • For BLS Transport, provides direct patient care in accordance with Flight For Life Clinical Guidelines.
  • Maintains radio communications with Flight For Life Communication Center and local facilities and agencies when needed.
  • Oversees and participates in safe loading and offloading of the ambulance.
  • Keeps vehicles stocked according to supply list.
Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D
  • One (1) year of experience as a licensed EMT
  • One (1) year of experience driving an ambulance or other emergency vehicle
  • Two (2) years as a licensed driver
  • Current State of Employment EMT Certification
  • IV Therapy Certification within two (2) months of hire
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC or CVEO) within six (6) months of hire/transfer
  • Colorado Driver’s License with no moving violations for past two (2) years
Where You'll Work

Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health, Flight For Life Colorado was the first civilian, hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years, we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies, offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training, comprehensive coverage, and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, EMS agencies, ski patrols, and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team, we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Denver Metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, northern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and western Kansas. If you're passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Flight

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