Longmont Police Department
Location
Longmont, CO | United States
Job description
20240121 Co-Responder Paramedic
An ONLINE APPLICATION with the City of Longmont is required. Applications submitted here will not be considered.
This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Public Safety
Division: Collaborative Services
Hiring Range: $28.99 - $32.21/hour
Varied Schedule Regular Full-time with Benefits: - Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability
- Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay
- EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.
Definition: Operate as part of Longmont Department of Public Safety's Co-Responder team (C.O.R.E., a mental health crisis response team) comprised of a Paramedic, Mental Health Clinician, and a Police Officer; as well as the Department's Community Health Program. Provides integrated health services in support of and in partnership with other health professionals; extends access to health services in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management and education, prevention and wellness, mental health, and dental health; and performs other duties as required. Provides prehospital/out-of-hospital care, including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the chronically or critically ill and injured. This is not a 911 transport or EMS position.
Principal Duties: - Respond to mental health crisis calls and provide assessment and treatment of patients on scene, including field medical clearances that would enable direct transportation to alternative destinations appropriate for mental health evaluation and stabilization.
- Engages in de-escalation of individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or under the influence of substances.
- Coordinates with the team to determine the best disposition within the boundaries of medical, legal, and behavioral health practices.
- Perform follow-up contacts with individuals for care coordination and resource navigation.
- Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.
- Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, and performing ongoing assessments.
- Observe, record, and report to the physician, a patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Conducts patient education, including but not limited to chronic illness and injury prevention.
- Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.
- Coordinates appointments and follow-ups with physicians and hospitals.
- Develops and completes appropriate reports for the Community Health Program.
- In accordance with applicable laws and statutes, protects the privacy of all patient information and maintains a high level of confidentiality.
- Attends meetings within the Department and with community/regional partners, as requested and available.
- Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner that enhances City Attributes.
Working Environment:
This may involve the ability to move 20-25 pounds, mobility through diverse work environments, and frequent exposure to stress associated with varied, complex tasks. There are periods of working alone and work may at times be performed alone in an off-site location, including patient residences.
- Work requires consistent wearing of a ballistic vest while on duty.
- Work requires continuous customer contact with the general public including citizens who are at times ill or injured, upset, and/or distraught.
- Work requires confidentiality, judgment, and problem-solving.
- Requires ability to communicate verbally with co-workers and the general public.
- Requires sufficient near vision to read documents and view information output from medical equipment.
- The job requires eye-hand coordination to operate medical equipment.
- Requires ability to learn and follow related federal and state statutes, and department policies and procedures.
- May be required to work long or non-traditional hours to fulfill organizational needs, projects, or special circumstances.
- Job duties may include exposure to blood-borne pathogens and contagious diseases. Exposure to frequent interruptions.
- May require varied shift work including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications: A minimum of five years’ experience as a Paramedic.
Additional Requirements: - Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
- Possession of a valid State of Colorado EMT-P Certificate or a National Registry EMT-P Certificate.
- Possession of a valid American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Card within 3 months of hire.
- Possession of a valid American Heart Association ACLS Card within 3 months of hire.
- Possession of a valid American Heart Association PALS Card within 3 months of hire.
- Possess Community Paramedic (CP-C) endorsement on State of Colorado EMT-P Certificate or ability to obtain CP-C certification from the IBSC and State of Colorado
- endorsement within 1 year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of five years experience in a 911 EMS system.
Selection The selection process will include a complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, substance screening, and fingerprinting.
The City of Longmont is an equal-opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitute a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609
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$28.99 - $32.21 per hour
