EMT-B

We are recruiting for a motivated EMT-B to join our team! We are here for life's journey. 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: Paramedics

Job Summary: Under general supervision, attends to patients being transported to and from the hospital. Provides inter-facility patient transfers and responds to 911 field calls. Identifies, assesses, and transports public inebriates. Safely operates department vehicles in emergency and non-emergency modes. Provides support functions for the Paramedic Division.

Essential Functions:

• Basic Life Support (25%): Initiates BLS procedures in accordance with current standards/protocols. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Denver Metropolitan EMT-Basic Protocols. Orders Advanced Life Support resources as patient presentation requires.
• General Operations (15%): Provides appropriate patient care during Basic Life Support (BLS) inter-facility patient transfers. Assists RN with patient care during Critical Care Transport (CCT) inter-facility patient transfers. Performs assessment of scene to determine the need for auxiliary services such as fire and police department.
• Documentation (10%): Completes appropriate patient and daily activity forms. Submits one complete trip report for each patient encounter and leaves a copy of the trip report at the receiving hospital.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations (10%): Maintains Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Certification. Maintains control of the vehicle at all times.
• Evaluation (10%): 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.
• Safety (10%): Follows safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Approaches all scenes and patients in a safe manner consistent with the environment and patient presentation.
• Equipment and Supplies (10%): Ensures readiness of ambulance for service, checks mechanical equipment, performs routine preventive maintenance, tests biomedical equipment.
• Support Functions (10%): Provides support functions for the Paramedic Division. Checking the VST clipboard and duty board on a daily basis for pending assignments.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience: One year health care and/or ambulance experience preferred.

Licenses: Current Colorado Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Certificate issued by the State of Colorado required. IV Certification required. Valid Colorado Class R Driver's License required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of emergency treatment and safety procedures. Working knowledge of the Denver Metropolitan EMT-Basic Protocols and Paramedic Division's BLS Policy.

Shift: Rotating (Days and Nights)

Work Type: Regular

Salary: $21.87 - $21.87 / 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.

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.