Star EMT 1

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The STAR EMT 1 works under general supervision as the healthcare provider on a Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) vehicle. The STAR Program is an alternative response model in 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, STAR responds to low-risk, low-acuity calls arising from community public health and mental health needs. The team provides medical assessment and triage, crisis intervention, de-escalation, transportation, and connection to community resources. The program aims to send appropriate resources to community members in crisis. 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. Career-ladder advancement, including job and pay advancement, is available after successful completion of the established training period and is based on appropriate experience. The listed pay range is $22.53 per hour at Level 1 to $30.17 per hour at Level 3; the stated salary is $22.53 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of EMS patient-care experience.
Colorado EMT-Basic certification.
Colorado Class R driver's license.
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, Denver Metropolitan EMT-Basic Protocols, and the Paramedic Division’s BLS Policy.
Ability to determine needs in changing environments, identify hazards, speak clearly over the radio, complete patient and daily activity forms, appear in court when necessary, and 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 operate STAR vehicles, maintain Defensive Driving Certification, follow traffic laws and applicable equipment regulations, and use safe driving and parking practices.
Assist mental health clinicians on calls and support the mental health assessment and referral process.
Initiate BLS procedures in accordance with current standards and protocols, and request Advanced Life Support resources when the patient's presentation requires them.
Assess illness or injury, establish care priorities according to standing orders, protocols, or direction from the base physician, obtain vital signs and patient history, and consider mechanism of injury and scene circumstances.
Use an appropriate workup site and remain mindful of scene times, safety, hospital proximity, and call volume.
Document every STAR call according to guidelines and complete appropriate patient and daily activity forms.
Use radios and mobile phones to communicate with dispatch, other crews, and base physicians when necessary.
Enter service referrals according to guidelines and communicate with collaborative partner agencies.
Transfer clients or patients when appropriate and provide other support functions for the STAR Program.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
Fully 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 or perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, professional development, and career advancement opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility as an employer for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.