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Under the direction of the EMS Captains and full-time Paramedics, this position responds to emergency calls and performs tasks in support of Clear Creek EMS operations.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Ambulance Service Administration

• Assist with all Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activities, including daily activities including: equipment repair, replacement, maintenance, and acquisition; training; personnel; equipment and supply maintenance.
• Assist with preparation of operational plans and grants as directed by the EMS Captain.
• Assist with the timely and accurate processing of plans and grants, and other various reports.
• Assist in maintaining liaisons with other community emergency service organizations and local governments.
• Attends staff meetings. Attends other meetings as necessary.
• Assist with EMS certification requirements, inoculations and testing.
• Assist with the instruction and/or coordination of agency and community education and training, attends mandatory trainings.
• Assist with Community Outreach activities
• Assist with state and federal regulation compliance issues.
• Participate in and help with Quality Improvement Program reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hourly – Average 56 hours worked per week. Work under the 48/96 Schedule Work (approximately 5-6 forty-eight hour shifts per month) with mandatory overtime (varies by week). Some duty schedule flexibility required.

Emergency Medical Response

• Respond to emergency calls as needed within the Clear Creek Emergency Services District.
• Respond for mutual aid per mutual aid agreements.
• Provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
• Maintain eligibility to participate in Medicare and state health care programs pursuant to the US Social Security Act, or as otherwise provided by law, including Office of Inspector General regulations; and report any action suspending or terminating eligibility immediately to the EMS Captains.
• Follow all regulations as identified in the County Personnel Policies and Departmental Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Work to promote a total team-oriented environment with all members and other agencies by demonstrating an ability to work with others.
• Implement Incident Command System in appropriate emergency situations.
• Care for and maintain equipment.
• Have a working knowledge of ambulance contents & equipment.
• Maintain ambulance readiness.
• Report and document problems on appropriate forms.
• Maintain appropriate level of physical fitness.
• Maintain certifications required by State of Colorado, Physician Advisor, and CCEMS.
• Complete operational chores, reports and other duties by the end of shift.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

GED or High School Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENCES:

• State of Colorado EMT Certification without restrictions
• PEPP Certification preferred, required within one year of hire
• ICS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 preferred, required within one year of hire
• IV certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• A self-motivated individual with the ability to complete assigned duties without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, and diseases. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, and institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Giving full…