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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

EMT 1

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$22.53 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One to three years of EMS patient care experience is required.
  • A Colorado EMT-Basic license is required.
  • A Colorado Class R driver's license is required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • An EMT-IV endorsement from a CDPHE-approved education program is required.
  • Knowledge of emergency treatment and safety procedures is required.
  • Working knowledge of Denver Metropolitan EMT-Basic Protocols and the Paramedic Division’s BLS Policy is required.
  • The ability to determine needs in changing environments is required.
  • The ability to speak clearly and articulately over the radio is required.
  • The ability to identify hazards is required.
  • The ability to complete patient and daily activity forms is required.
  • The ability to appear in court when necessary is required.
  • The ability to use appropriate low-impact means of restraint is required.
  • The ability to safely operate a vehicle, use radio communications equipment and procedures, and document patient contacts using written and computer patient care reporting is required.

Responsibilities

  • Safely manage STAR vehicles, maintain Defensive Driving Certification, maintain control of the vehicle in response to other drivers, use appropriate lanes and speed with appropriate cornering and braking, use equipment in compliance with state and municipal laws, obey traffic laws, and park safely at emergency scenes while using emergency equipment appropriately.
  • Assist mental health clinicians on calls and support mental health assessment and referral processes.
  • Initiate basic life support procedures according to current standards and protocols; demonstrate working knowledge of Denver Health EMT-Basic Protocols and the Paramedic Division’s BLS Policy; request advanced life support resources as patient presentation requires; evaluate illness or injury and prioritize care under standing orders, protocols, or direction from the base physician; conduct appropriate assessments and gather vital signs and patient history; consider mechanism of injury; select an appropriate workup site; and account for scene safety, hospital proximity, and call volume.
  • Document every STAR call according to guidelines, 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 partner agencies.
  • Attend to patients encountered during STAR responses, support the assigned clinical social worker, transfer clients or patients when appropriate, operate department vehicles in non-emergency mode, and provide other support functions for the STAR program.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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