STAR EMT 1

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Job Summary
Under general supervision, functions as the healthcare provider on the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) vehicle. Attends to patients encountered during STAR response. Provides support to the clinical social worker assigned to STAR and transfers clients and or patients when appropriate. Safely operates department vehicles in non-emergency modes. Provides other support functions for the STAR program.
Essential Functions:

• Safely manage STAR vehicles.
  Maintains Defensive Driving Certification.
   Maintains control of the vehicle at all times, allowing for the unpredictable responses of other drivers.
   Uses appropriate lanes and speed with appropriate cornering and braking techniques.
   Uses all equipment in accordance with State and municipal laws and regulations.
   Abides by standard traffic laws while driving.
   Maintains due safety when parking the vehicle at the scene of an emergency, and the use of emergency equipment while standing at such scenes.
  (25%)
• Support Clinicians
  Assist the mental health clinicians on calls
  Assist in the mental health assessment and referral process (25%)
• Provide BLS Care/Assessments
  Initiates BLS procedures in accordance with current standards/protocols
   Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Denver Health EMT-Basic Protocols.
   Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Paramedic Division’s BLS Policy.
   Orders Advanced Life Support resources as patient presentation requires
  Evaluates the extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for care following standing orders, or protocols, or as directed by the base physician via voice communications.
   Performs full and appropriate assessments including gathering a complete set of vital signs.
   Demonstrates an appreciation for mechanism of injury.
   Obtains appropriate history.
   Utilizes an appropriate workup site
   Cognizant of scene times, taking into consideration safety, proximity to the hospital, and current call volume.
  (25%)
• Documentation/Communication
  Follow guidelines for documenting every STAR call
   Utilize radios and mobile phones to communicate with dispatch, other crews, and base physicians when necessary
   Follow guidelines to enter referrals for services.
   Communicate with collaborative partner agencies
  (25%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years EMS or patient care experience required.

Licenses:

• EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado required.
• DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

***All hires start at Level 1. Career ladder progression includes job and pay advancement, upon successful completion of established training period, based on appropriate experience. Level 1: $21.87/hr - Level 3: $29.30/hr.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.