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EMT Flights
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lakewood, CO, 80228-1527
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 18-25.88 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Operates the Flight For Life ground ambulances in a safe, professional efficient manner. Is accountable for compliance with maintenance schedules, daily readiness of the vehicles, and overall cleanliness. Provides patient care within the ALS/BLS program and the BLS scope of care. Provides clinical assistance to other team members, the Emergency Departments and the Business Office within the scope of the EMT role.
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Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- One year of experience as a licensed EMT
- One year of experience driving ambulance or other emergency vehicle
- Two years as a licensed driver
- Familiarity with local region
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Current Colorado State EMT certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from American Heart Association required
- IV certification within 2 months of hire required
- Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC or CVEO) within 6 months of hire/transfer and Valid Colorado driver’s license and no moving violations for past two years required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 12 months of hire/transfer for EMT’s doing BLS transports required
Physical Requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Where You'll WorkProudly 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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Frequently asked questions
EMT Flights in Lakewood focus on air medical transport and often operate in high-pressure environments requiring rapid decision-making. Compared to ground ambulance EMTs, they handle more specialized care during flights and must be adept with aviation protocols alongside clinical skills.
Beyond the Colorado state EMT certification, employers value Basic Life Support (BLS), IV certification, and Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC). For mountain areas like Lakewood, neonatal resuscitation and familiarity with rugged terrain enhance a candidate’s profile.
EMT Flight roles open pathways into critical care transport, flight paramedic training, and leadership in air medical services. This niche experience boosts credentials for advanced emergency medical roles, especially with organizations like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Yes, the organization emphasizes rigorous training including neonatal resuscitation, IV certification, and emergency vehicle operation to ensure their EMT Flights staff maintain top-tier patient care and safety standards.
Their EMT Flights personnel collaborate closely with hospitals, ski patrols, and rescue agencies across Colorado, providing aerial search support and critical care transport that complements ground EMS in the region.
Typically, EMT Flights in Lakewood earn between $45,000 and $60,000 annually, reflecting the specialized skills required and the region’s cost of living. Additional certifications and experience may increase earning potential.
Traffic between Denver and Lakewood can be heavy during peak hours, so planning shifts accordingly is crucial. However, EMT Flights roles often involve dynamic schedules that may reduce daily commute impact.
Lakewood’s proximity to mountainous terrain, ski resorts, and rural areas requires specialized air medical services. EMT Flights here address urgent transport needs inaccessible to ground ambulances, making it a critical hub.
They adhere to strict maintenance schedules and daily readiness checks for ambulances and flight vehicles, ensuring reliability and patient safety while operating under high-stress conditions.
Besides patient care, EMT Flights manage aircraft or specialized vehicle readiness, assist emergency departments, and often support search and rescue operations, requiring broader operational awareness than typical EMT roles.