Paramedic 1

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health is recruiting a Paramedic 1 to provide advanced life support and pre-hospital care in Denver, Colorado. The role includes patient transport, equipment maintenance, and coordination with dispatchers and hospital staff.

Career ladder progression is offered, with starting pay at $32.18/hr and Sr. Paramedic at $40.23/hr, reflecting experience and training milestones within the Paramedics department.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and pre-hospital emergency medical care.
• Transport and assess patients to determine priority medical procedures.
• Maintain and test emergency equipment; ensure supplies are stocked.
• Complete detailed trip reports and medico-legal documentation.
• Communicate with dispatchers and receiving EDs; participate in pre-arrival notifications.
• Operate EMS vehicle safely and comply with state regulations.

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Paramedic 1 to join our team!

We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency

Department

Paramedics

We are currently recruiting for our next Paramedic/EMT Academy scheduled for March 21st, 2027

All hires start at Paramedic 1. Career ladder progression includes job and pay advancement, upon successful completion of established training period, based on appropriate experience. Paramedic 1: $32.18/hr - Sr. Paramedic: $40.23/hr.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides advanced life support and pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients who are ill and/or injured within established protocol and medical direction. Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance transport. Performs testing of emergency equipment and maintains supplies. Provides pre-arrival notifications to receiving Emergency Departments, and communicates with Paramedic Dispatchers.

Essential Functions

• Patient Care:
  • Independently performs rapid assessment of emergency scene to determine the need for auxiliary services such as fire and police.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of a changing environment and is able to identify hazards.
  • Orders resources accordingly and accounts for all patients at an MCI.
  • Determines medical disposition of patients and medical facility used.
  • Secures patient into ambulance and monitors the patient's condition en route to the hospital, providing continuous medical care and treatment.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of Paramedic Division Destination policies.
  • Upon arriving at the medical facility, reports observations and care rendered to emergency department personnel and provides an organized and concise triage report to the receiving facility.
  (25%)
• Documentation:
  • Submits one complete trip report for each patient encounter, and leaves and/or transmits a copy of the trip report at the receiving hospital.
  • Demonstrates appropriate medico-legal documentation which protects both the crew and the Division.
  • Billing information is as complete as possible. Face-sheet to be included for in-patient transfers.
  • Submits Paramedic Incident Reports in a prompt, concise and professional manner.
  (10%)
• Evaluation:
  • Evaluates the extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for care following standing orders, or protocols, or as directed by the Denver Health base physician via voice communications.
  • Performs full and appropriate assessments with complete set of vital signs as indicated.
  • Demonstrates an appreciation for mechanism of injury.
  • Obtains appropriate history.
  • Utilizes an appropriate workup site, considering patient condition and scene safety.
  • Cognizant of scene times, taking into consideration safety, proximity to the hospital, and current call volume.
  (10%)
• Emergency Vehicle Operations:
  • All DHPD employees who may engage in emergency vehicle operations as part of their duties must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
  • Maintains control of the vehicle at all times, allowing for the unpredictable responses of other drivers.
  • Uses appropriate lanes and speed with appropriate cornering and braking techniques.
  • Uses all emergency equipment in accordance with State and municipal laws and regulations.
  • Abides by standard traffic laws while driving in the non-emergency mode.
  • Maintains due safety when parking the vehicle at the scene of an emergency, and the use of emergency equipment while standing at such scenes.
  (10%)
• Equipment and Supplies:
  • Ensures readiness of ambulance for service, checks mechanical equipment, performs routine preventive maintenance, tests biomedical equipment such as Lifepak and suction units for electrical charge and function, checks medical supply stock levels and restocks as necessary.
  • Inspects and reports any deficiencies to the vehicle braking system, vehicle lights and emergency equipment.
  • Assures that all biomedical and communications equipment is functional.
  • Assures that the vehicle is stocked with an adequate supply of medical supplies, and that dated supplies have not expired.
  • Maintains a safe and aesthetically clean working environment.
  • Is in service within 15 minutes of the beginning of the shift unless dispatch or a supervisor is notified due to an outstanding circumstance.
  (10%)
• Radio Communications:
  • Responds to dispatcher to render pre-hospital emergency care and resuscitation to victims at the scene as demonstrated by keeping dispatch informed of the unit's status and locat