KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Embracing a culture of safety.
- Application of the principles in crew resource management.
- Principles of pre-hospital emergency medical care at the EMT-P level
- Knowledge of current trends in advanced life support EMS.
- Working knowledge of Incident Command, Scene Management and technical rescue
- Operational characteristic of ambulances/rescue units and equipment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate utilization to EMT-P level.
- Abilities and skills for pre-hospital and emergency care.
- Knowledge of firefighting, rescue techniques and strategies including driver?¦s safety techniques.
- Principles of comprehensive report preparation and narration.
- Ability to interpret UPRFPD district geography, street layout and surrounding areas.
- The ability to understand pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations of Colorado Medical practice act.
- Principles of modern injury prevention and education.
- Ability to input, correct, and use electronic patient care reporting systems, and others record software as required.
- Instructional techniques for EMS skills to the National Registry standards.
- Ability to envision and support Quality Improvement through team communication, and Station protocols for SOP change processes if appropriate or required.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Think and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Skill in accurate, timely, legible completion of appropriate forms for technology and/or handwritten documentation.
- Safely operate an emergency vehicle in varying traffic and weather conditions.
- Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with patient/property owner/coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Understand responsibility to comply with ethical standards and commits to assisting the organization to meet all regulatory requirements.
- To communicate and interact with officers and other professionals both from within and outside UPRFPD to form mutually beneficial networks.
- Follow all HIPAA requirements.
- Effectively utilize appropriate technological systems and processes as it relates to individual job.
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- Age : 18
- Education : High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience : 2-years current active experience as a paramedic
- Additional Requirement :
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid, current, Colorado driver’s license.
- Motor Vehicle Report acceptable to insurance standards.
- Pass Background Check and Drug Screening.
- Written and Verbal competency in English Language.
- Complete IFSAC FFII certification with a year of employment.
- 2-years current active experience as a paramedic.
- Ability to obtain Colorado State Certification as a Paramedic.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians License Required. (www.nremt.org) within one year of employment. The NREMT registrant bears the burden of demonstrating and maintaining compliance at all times according to Registry Licensure. Current Certifications are mandatory for employment.
- NWCG Current Red Card possession within 3 months.
- Associates or Bachelor College Degree preferred in related fields such as: Fire Science, Emergency Health Services, EMS, Physiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Anatomy, other related fields.
- State of Colorado or IFSAC Firefighter I, ACLS, Hazmat Operations.
- Prefer PHTLS, BTLS, AMLS and PALS or PEPP, ICS 100 and ICS 200.
- NAEMSE or State Certified EMS Instructor with 2-years of employment.
- Must pass CPAT and maintain Physician?¦s annual physical exam: Fit to perform duties, activities and requirements defined by NFPA guidelines www.NFPA.organd ACE Recommendations www.naemt.org\ems.safety.
- Physical fitness and safety are conditions of employment. Personal responsibility for physical fitness at the Arduous Fitness Level is a requirement.
- Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, running, hand- finger grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, smelling, and repetitive motions are required.
- Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 150 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Must possess the ability to work in high to loud noise, low and extreme light, dusty, dirty, wet, freezing, high heat, high vibration, confined spaces, high and unstable environments.
- Responsible for physical fitness as defined by NFPA 1583 and passing of medical exam as defined by NFPA 1582. Remain qualified as an operational firefighter as defined by NFPA and associated UPRFPD SOP’s including passing of the functional ability test, participating in the fitness evaluations such as CPAT Fitness Evaluation, Combat Fitness Challenge and DOL Physical Exam. Physical fitness and Safety are requirements of the position on-going.
- EMS or Wildland assignments may possibly be multiple weeks out and in distant jurisdictions or regions of wilderness, mountainous or rugged geography, often camping in tents. Fitness to perform arduous work as defined below including temperatures over 100F to below 32F and altitudes often above 5,000 feet.
- EMS or Wildland requires Arduous Fitness Level: duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, carrying, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds.
- The pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation. WCT* (Work Capacity Test) at the Arduous Level is a Condition of Employment
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland and Firefighters:
This position participates in Wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed TAKING AND PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment.
The Arduous Fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes while caring a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position.
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