Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Alternative Response Medic

Fire Department of St. Louis Park - St. Louis Park, MN

Full-time

Salary: $76,165.00 - $95,206.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2024

About us

The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

About the position

Provide comprehensive care and treatment determination, including initial response, follow up and referral services, to patients in the community. Responsible for a high level of decision making, authority, and supervision as it pertains to the care, treatment, and transport of patients.

Note: This is a new, full-time, and benefit earning pilot opportunity with the city. The pilot will run for up to two years. Upon successful completion in the role and continuation of the program - the incumbent would be invited to apply for the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform duties commensurate during emergency response operations and may be assigned to an Incident Command System (ICS) position consistent with demonstrated/certified abilities.
Assists with the continued improvement of the Alternative Response Medic (ARM) program.
Performs daily operations of ARM program.
Responds to emergency medical incidents, determines the nature and extent of the emergency, and coordinates with other emergency responders on treatment and transport.
Responds to non-emergency medical incidents, determines the nature and extent of the situation and makes a treatment and/or transport decision based on assessment findings, protocols, and medical direction.
Gathers data and prepares incident reports, completes other written reports and records.
Maintains data on high frequency users to assist with care, treatment, transport, and education determination.
Coordinates with department leadership, Public Health Officials, Community Health Practitioners, and other community advocates and stakeholders on community education, patient referrals, etc. as necessary.
Engages in community outreach efforts to identify at-risk populations and addresses public health concerns by connecting patients with appropriate medical, behavioral health, or social support services.
Collaborates with other departments, agencies, and organizations to deliver community health-type services.
As a member of a paramedic assist unit (PAU), responds to emergency medical incidents and may perform advanced life support (ALS) treatments, interventions, and procedures as allowed by current protocols signed by the Medical Director.
May be responsible for the clinical direction of St. Louis Park Fire Department personnel while on the scene of a medical call.
Maintain licensing and certification requirements for this position along with continuing education as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Minnesota driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Two (2) years of experience as a paramedic – recent and relevant experience in a public or private EMS organization.
Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school in EMS or a related field.
Current Minnesota paramedic certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic
objectives for racial equity.
Five (5) years of experience as a paramedic or relevant experience.
Current community paramedic certification.
Experience in:
1. Community paramedicine, mobile integrated healthcare, or a related field.
2. Primary care, home health, or chronic disease management.
3. Social work, mental health, or behavioral health.