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City of Greeley (CO)

Community Paramedic

City of Greeley (CO), Greeley, Colorado, United States, 80634


Anticipated Hiring Range: $67,600 - $79,500 annually

Salary Range: $67,600 - $91,300 annually

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

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Job Summary:

A Community Paramedic performs individually and/or as a member of a team to participate in activities in the following areas: Community health navigation assistance, mental health navigation, injury/fall prevention; responding to emergency medical services calls and other related public assistance activities; training activities; and performing routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

This position also provides integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals and extends access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations. This role extends access to non-urgent health care through in-home patient visits and/or community-based services. This position works in conjunction with an Integrated Case Manager and many other medical and behavioral health providers to develop an individualized plan of care.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

* Associate degree (two-year degree) or direct experience of comparable length.* One (1)- Three (3) years computer software - ESO, Central Square, Target Solutions, CrewSense, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software applications as necessary.* High School Diploma or GED* Valid Driver's License* State of Colorado Paramedic* Basic Life support Certification* Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification* Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Preferred

* State of Colorado Community Paramedic (P-CP)* Or State of Colorado Registered Nurse* One (1) - Three (3) years clinical experience in healthcare setting, such as clinic, emergency room/department, physician's office* 5 years of paramedic experience in a 911 system* NREMTP* Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of complicated practices and precedents. Displays basic understanding and application of theoretical or scientific principles, acquired through college education or advanced vocational skills strengthened by years of on-the- job experience. The nature of the tasks typically requires a specialized field of knowledge (e.g., engineering, accounting, health sciences, education, computer systems, human resources, etc.)* Withholds and maintains a current Colorado or National Registry Paramedic certification.* Advanced understanding and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.* Knowledge and experience of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical equipment. Including not limited to: Fire Apparatus, and Staff Vehicles.* Knowledge of computer software - ESO, Central Square, Target Solutions, CrewSense, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software applications as necessary.* Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.* Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.* Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.

Essential Functions:

* Provides community health navigation assistance, mental health navigation, and injury/fall prevention.* Performs routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities.* Responds to emergency medical services calls and other related public assistance activities.* Works within policies, practices, medical protocols, and SOPs developed for safe & effective operation in EMS response.* Emergency Response Readiness - Training - Participates in regular training activities related to Community Health, and Emergency Medical responsibilities.* Emergency & Non-Emergency Response - Performs emergency medical services activities at the paramedic level of care, including driving fire apparatus, operating related equipment, provides prevention and diversion activities, and administers medical aid at their medical certification level.* Public Education and Fire Prevention Activities - Presents information to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics. Participates in community collaborative meetings and care planning with community partners.* Administrative Duties - Completes timely and accurate reports using computer software. Familiar with proper documentation procedures.* Communication - Common mission, public events, etc. Communicates as part of a team, response, training, etc. Collaborates on response issues, resource alignment, etc. with local, regional and national fire departments. Continuity of patient care, communications, scene safety, coordinates response, etc. with ambulance transport contractors, emergency room staff, dispatch center, coordination, etc. Treats patients, answers the general phone line, greets visitors, attends meetings, provides public safety education, fire prevention topics, etc.* Problem solving and decision making- Solves a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards and only limited standardization. Changing priorities or differing situations require the incumbent to consider which among many procedures should be followed in what sequence to achieve the required job results. Requires reasoning to produce a practical course of action within the established process. Choices fall within the range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives and technical practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* None- no supervisory responsibility

Travel:

* Approximately 80% travel is required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

* This position operates under the direct supervision of a Fire Lieutenant in the non-emergency and emergency setting.* Work is primarily performed in the community.* Incumbent performs work requiring strength and agility during training, assigned duties, and during emergency response in all kinds of weather while wearing protective equipment.* Responds to medical situations where incumbent may be exposed to toxic and hazardous environments and extreme weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

* Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes carrying common medical equipment and supplies, lifting patients from ground, and other physical exertion that could exceed 50lbs may be required in this role.* Incumbent performs work requiring strength and agility during training, assigned duties, and during emergency response in all kinds of weather while wearing protective equipment.

HAZARDS

* Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury* Responds to medical situations where incumbent may be exposed to toxic and hazardous environments and extreme weather conditions.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.