EMS Paramedic Educator
Penrose Hospital, Common Spirit Health Mountain Region
Colorado Springs, CO
Join our EMS Paramedic Educator team! As an EMS Paramedic Educator you will be responsible for the development, coordination and teaching of EMS courses/continuing education programs which meet established state and national Department of Transportation standards. You will provide formal and informal classroom lectures, practical field experiences, skills training and protocol reviews to enhance the delivery of pre-hospital care.
EMS Paramedic Educator Responsibilities include:
Research, develop, coordinate, conduct and evaluate a variety of training programs
Present didactic and skills material in both formal and informal in-house and out-of-house settings
Develop new, innovative and relevant teaching presentations for pre-hospital training and education driven by quality indicators and benchmarking data
Evaluate materials for educational usefulness and validity
Assist in the development of annual course schedule
Assist in scheduling of clinical rotations
Assist EMS Medical Directors with annual physician assessment
Act as a liaison with emergency medical service agencies and various service lines
Incorporate continuous quality improvement principles in daily activities
Monitor performance of pre-hospital activities by retrospective, concurrent and prospective activities.
Act as a knowledgeable, reliable and timely system wide resource for issues and topics related to EMS locally, statewide and nationally.
Qualifications
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Colorado State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (with eligibility
for reciprocity). Colorado State Assistant Instructor Course, Colorado State Primary Instructor Course and Course Administration upon hire or within one year of hire/transfer.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor Certifications than the basic BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications are not required.
Basic Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within one year of hire/transfer. If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor Certifications than the basic BLS, ACLS and PALS
Certifications are not required.
Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification. Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within six months of hire/transfer. If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor
Certifications than the basic BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications are not required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification. If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS,
ACLS, PALS Instructor Certifications than the basic BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications are not required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Certification upon hire or within six months hire/transfer.
If at the time of hire/transfer date candidate has BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor Certifications than the basic
Your Connected Community
Penrose Hospital – St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital – Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.
It’s an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet® Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.
Our Total Reward Offerings
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
401K with a generous match
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness and so much more
EMT/Paramedic
Grand Junction Fire Department
Grand Junction, CO
The Grand Junction Fire Department is accepting applications for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics to fill four current vacancies and create a pool of eligible candidates for future vacancies. As an EMT/Paramedic for our department, you will provide immediate response to emergency and non-emergency calls including minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents. This is a single-role EMT/Paramedic position, working on an ambulance, 40+ hours/week (12hr Shifts) with occasional overtime.
Compensation:
EMT Starting Range: $21.88 – $24.63 per hour
Paramedic Starting Range: $28.06 – $31.58 per hour
What We Offer: We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of annual leave, health insurance options, employer matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
What You’ll Do as an EMT/Paramedic: Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls to provide appropriate medical interventions. Obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of accident or nature of illness, rescue measures preceding emergency care, care given at the scene and during transport, and changes in diagnostic signs. Prepare, submit, and maintain reports on EMS activities, incidents, accidents, and other related information. Perform station maintenance. Operate, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment and vehicles. Participate in public relations, school education programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries. Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents. Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training related to EMS. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
To view the full Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic job description, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gjcity
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
-Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
-Possession of a valid National Registry EMT/EMT Paramedic or State of Colorado EMT/EMT-P certificate.
-Possession of CPR certificate, upon hire.
-Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate (Paramedics Only).
-Possession of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers or equivalent certificate (Paramedics Only)
-Possession of certification in the National Incident Management System.
-Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate.
-Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Driver Operator or equivalent certification.
-Must be able to distinguish red and green.
-Must successfully complete a Candidate Level NFPA – 1582 Physical.
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
-Experience in the EMT/Paramedic certification is preferred but not required
During the course of the application and hiring process, you will be asked to disclose information about your past activities. It is important that you be completely honest and forthright about this history. While a critical admission may or may not disqualify an applicant from a job, the discovery of misleading or deceitful information provided by the applicant is an immediate cause for disqualification.
Public Safety Dispatcher
Port of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Under general supervision, receives, evaluates and transmits emergency and non-emergency voice radio and telephone communications for the Harbor Police Department; dispatches public safety equipment and personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintains records and logs; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class perform journey-level work in the Harbor Police Department dispatching routine and emergency equipment and personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
1. Answers multiple telephone lines, including 9-1-1, emergency, and business lines, and monitors Port of San Diego and marine radio frequencies to receive reports of emergency calls for service involving public peace and safety, including crimes in progress, medical emergencies, and fire incidents; receives reports of non-emergency calls for service including disturbances, traffic complaints, and crimes that have already occurred; receives and responds to requests for information.
2. Elicits information from callers to ensure a proper response; documents complaints; determines appropriate jurisdiction; decides and takes proper action to resolve complaints; determines dispatch priorities.
3. Dispatches routine and emergency calls for service via radio to field personnel, including patrol officers, traffic officers, medics, and airport operations; maintains constant awareness of the location and activity of field personnel to ensure officer safety; monitors several police radio frequencies to maintain awareness of emergency situations occurring in and around District jurisdiction.
4. Documents all information and retrieves information from the computer aided dispatch (CAD) system; conducts computer inquiries in several law enforcement databases to determine wants and warrants on persons, vehicles, and property; deciphers information received from these databases; operates deaf telephone equipment (TTY).
5. Maintains a working knowledge of laws and regulations from the State of California, Department of Justice and Federal Communications Commission as well as internal policies and procedures.
6. Operate a variety of public safety communications equipment including a multi-channel radio, 9-1-1 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch system, instant recall recorders, marine radio, and a fire pager.
7. Perform related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
1. Standard office practices and procedures.
2. Basic conflict resolution methods and techniques.
3. Basic customer relations’ methods and practices applicable to a public safety dispatch function.
Ability to:
1. Speak and communicate clearly and concisely and modulate voice appropriately (in English).
2. Elicit and explain information effectively and accurately to a wide variety of callers, including law enforcement, medical and fire personnel, local government officials and the public.
3. Reason clearly, analyze situations accurately, and adopt and develop effective courses of action under emergency and non-emergency situations.
4. Maintain professional demeanor and response in handling sensitive, provocative and/or emergency calls/callers.
5. Multitask and handle several telephone calls, radio transmissions, and computer functions simultaneously.
6. Record and relay numerous details accurately during routine phone calls as well as from callers under duress.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Two years of responsible clerical or law enforcement-related experience requiring public contact. Time served as a District Intern counts towards the years of experience.
At least one year of operational experience in a public safety setting performing duties comparable to that of Public Safety Dispatcher is preferred but not required.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A current, valid California Class C driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter in order to operate a vehicle on District business.
Must successfully pass a complete background investigation to include a police records check, employment history, credit history, education history, polygraph examination, neighborhood check and reference check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, psychological examination, and drug screen.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Employees may be required to work rotation shiftwork, holidays, weekends, and mandated overtime when necessary.
