STAR EMT-B

We are recruiting for a motivated STAR EMT-B to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Star Program 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. (25%) 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. Support Clinicians (25%) Assist the mental health clinicians on calls Assist in the mental health assessment and referral process Provide BLS Care/Assessments (25%) 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. Documentation/Communication (25%) 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. Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Work Experience: 1-3 years EMS experience or patient care 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 required. Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $21.82 - $29.53 / hr 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. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Salary : $22 - $30