Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Grand Junction Fire Department is accepting applications for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. As an EMT or a Paramedic for our department, you will provide immediate response to emergency and non-emergency calls including minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents. The Grand Junction Fire Department is guided by its mission of Taking Care of People & Property, striving to be trusted, respected, and valued in every interaction with the community. Personnel are expected to embody the Department’s core values of Dedication, Integrity, and Professionalism.

Requirements

• Colorado EMT Certification OR National Registry EMT Certification upon hire.
• CPR certificate upon hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado Driver's License
• Must be able to distinguish red and green.
• Must successfully complete a candidate level 1582 physical.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Driver Operator certificate.
• Successful completion of EMT Training.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Possession of a valid National Registry EMT Paramedic and State of Colorado EMT-P certificate upon hire.
• Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate.
• Possession of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers certificate.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls to provide appropriate medical interventions; assist paramedics as needed during medical calls; transport patients to hospitals.
• Obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of accident or nature of illness, rescue measures preceding emergency care, care given at the scene and during transport, and changes in diagnostic signs.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain reports on EMS activities, incidents, accidents, and other related information.
• Perform station maintenance; identify deficiencies in equipment and quarters; correct deficiencies when possible or report to station officer.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment and vehicles; perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles or report deficiencies to proper staff for other disposition; monitor inventory, stock, and order necessary supplies.
• Participate in drills, training exercises, classes, and activities including but not limited to those related to emergency medical service, fire and other related areas.
• Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications which are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in public relations, safety education activities, school education programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training related to EMS.
• Safely operate emergency vehicles in accordance with department policies and traffic regulations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
• Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support at emergency and accident scenes which may include defibrillation, clearing airways, pulmonary ventilation, intubations, inserting IVs, splinting fractures, treating burns, emergency surgical procedures, performing CPR and administering medication; inform physicians of patient conditions.
• Assume responsibility for EMS scene in the absence of higher level staff.

Benefits

• Free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and their dependents enrolled in a City health plan.
• Preventative care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling.
• Wellness programs, challenges, and classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees