Single-Role Community Paramedic at West Metro Fire Rescue – Lakewood, Colorado

The single-role community paramedic (SR-CP) is a civilian position that performs emergency and non-emergency medical functions, including advanced life support (ALS) procedures, in accordance with Denver Metro Prehospital Protocols (DMPP), the District's rules, policies, and procedures, and guidance of the District's Medical Director. The SR-CP supports treatment-in-place and social service navigation functions in a Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) setting, reporting directly to the station officer while on shift and to the EMS Captain. The SR-CP does not participate in any firefighting-related activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of the District’s policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide services and care of sick or injured patients in alignment with the guidance of a mid-level provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) while working together on the Advanced Resource Medic (ARM) car in a MIH setting. Involved in social services navigation and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of community healthcare. The Community Paramedic will assist the EMS division in identifying unmet healthcare needs outside traditional community resources and developing innovative ways to meet those needs.
Provides treatment interventions within the scope of community paramedicine as allowed by medical direction and participates in the development and delivery of associated training. Interview patients using developed assessment tools to evaluate which community and medical resources may be available to stabilize the patient's situation and facilitate more appropriate use of emergency care resources. Refers patients to identified resources as appropriate and tracks patient progress.
Perform patient assessment and management of illness or injury for all patients. Examine patients to determine the presence of probable or possible injury or illness. Take and record all patient vital signs and advanced diagnostics per protocol.
Helps establish and reinforce working relationships with community partners and facilitates integration and collaboration between EMS and other healthcare and social service providers. Monitors the quality and appropriateness of patient care and documents the effectiveness of community paramedic program protocols, policies, and procedures. Recommends changes in protocols and standards to the EMS captain.
Transfer, lift, and move patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
Lead and/or participate in the direct management of the patient’s illness or injury.
Perform complex diagnostic and medical procedures, including but not limited to intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, administration of various medications, including DEA-scheduled drugs, and usage of testing and laboratory equipment.
Complete patient care information and required documentation in compliance with all established District procedures.
Check all personal gear, assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure safe and effective operation.
Operates apparatus safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the District's policies and procedures.
Maintain familiarity with maps and related streets and roads within the District's service area.
Participate in all scheduled and assigned training classes and prevention activities.
Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with District employees, volunteers, district residents, other governmental agencies, and the community.
Maintain positive and constructive written and oral communication skills at all times.
Work well in a progressive, team-oriented environment.
Provide excellent service to the community.
Have a positive attitude and be a self-starter.
Promote a positive, professional image of the District always.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Possess strong communication skills, including but not limited to the preparation of clear, concise, and accurate written reports. Possess the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the position, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills, and the ability to present ideas and instructions effectively.
Ability to interact and cohabitate with other employees in a fire station setting.
Strong public relations and customer service skills, to include interactions with other agencies, co-workers, and the public in both routine and emergency settings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, officials, and the public.
Familiarity and proficiency in the use of Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Systems, District records management software, learning management software, and other District software in relation to accounting and scheduling.
Possess and maintain current knowledge of the streets and road systems of the District.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, routine correspondence, and memos, and ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other members of the organization.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
JOB REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
ENTRY LEVEL

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Colorado EMT-Paramedic certificate
• Community Paramedic (P-CP) endorsement (or acquire within one year of date of hire)
• Maintain all District required certifications (Colorado State Paramedic, ACLS, BLS) and other training requirements.
• Must be proficient in math and English
• Ability to multitask, while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support
• Ability to work well under pressure and under stressful conditions.
• Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Possess and maintain District training on advanced life support with assigned District equipment.

OTHER NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license (or be eligible to obtain one by time of employment) and exhibit a safe driving record. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is subject to Administrative Procedure #4104 Operation and Use of District Vehicles. Background investigation, polygraph, physical examination, and substance screening are required prior to employment.
Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations when needed. May include exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with district employees, the public, and outside agencies.
If you are not a resident of Colorado, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to $5,000.