STAR EMT 1

Denver Health•Denver, CO

6d•$23 - $30

About The Position

The STAR EMT 1 works under general supervision as the healthcare provider on the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) vehicle. STAR is an alternative response program operating within the City and County of Denver that pairs a Wellpower mental health clinician with a Denver Health paramedic or EMT. Dispatched through Denver 911 Communications, the team responds to low-risk, low-acuity crises related to public health and mental health needs. It can provide medical assessment and triage, crisis intervention, de-escalation, transportation, and connections to community resources. The EMT attends to patients encountered during STAR responses, supports the assigned clinical social worker, and transfers clients or patients when appropriate. The role also safely operates department vehicles in non-emergency mode and performs other support functions for the STAR program. All hires start at Level 1, with potential job and pay advancement through the career ladder after successful completion of the established training period, based on appropriate experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of EMS patient care experience.
Colorado EMT Basic certification.
Colorado Driver’s License Class R.
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
EMT-IV endorsement from a CDPHE-approved education program.
Knowledge of emergency treatment and safety procedures.
Working knowledge of the Denver Metropolitan EMT-Basic Protocols and the Paramedic Division’s BLS Policy.
Ability to determine needs in changing environments, speak clearly over the radio, identify hazards, complete patient and daily activity forms, and appear in court when necessary.
Ability to use appropriate, low-impact means of restraint.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle, use radio communications equipment and procedures, and document patient contacts using written and computer patient care reporting.

Responsibilities

Safely manage STAR vehicles, maintain Defensive Driving Certification, follow traffic laws, use appropriate driving techniques, and park safely at scenes.
Assist mental health clinicians on calls and support the mental health assessment and referral process.
Initiate BLS procedures according to current standards and protocols, and apply Denver Health EMT-Basic Protocols and the Paramedic Division’s BLS Policy.
Request Advanced Life Support resources when the patient’s presentation requires them.
Assess illness or injury, establish care priorities, obtain vital signs and patient history, consider mechanism of injury, and select an appropriate workup site.
Consider scene safety, proximity to the hospital, and current call volume when managing scene time.
Document every STAR call and enter referrals for services according to guidelines.
Use radios and mobile phones to communicate with dispatch, other crews, and base physicians when necessary.
Communicate with collaborative partner agencies.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, with student loan coaching and assistance.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.