Salary: $68,945.76 – $88,823.52 Annually
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CLASS SUMMARY
- The City of Spokane is hiring a Behavioral Health Paramedic to provide basic and advanced emergency medical treatment and assistance from the Behavioral Response Unit (BRU) to people experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
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EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
- This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
- Assesses patient conditions by conducting systematic physical examinations to determine the extent of illness or injury.
- Determines treatment methods and priorities for care according to established protocols.
- Performs pre-hospital medical procedures including resuscitation; intubation; administration of medications or fluids by intravenous, intraosseous, intramuscular, sublingual, and oral (PO) routes; and other stabilizing treatment within their scope of practice.
- Evaluates, treats, and monitors patients by using complex and specialized medical equipment including defibrillators, EKG monitors, blood analyzers, breathalyzers, and oxygen and suction devices.
- Calculates patient medication doses considering factors such as potential interaction with other medications, patient weight, dose prescribed by written protocols, and method of delivery.
- Obtains and records patient information including vital statistics, relevant social and medical history, and personal details.
- Observes, records, and reports to hospital or medical provider the patient’s condition or injury, treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
- Communicates with patients, behavioral health professionals, and others to obtain and provide information and reassurance.
- Cleans, services, and maintains emergency equipment including blood analyzers, specialized kits and bags, splints, oxygen delivery system, and monitoring equipment. Cleans and maintains the emergency response vehicle.
- Secures patients into ambulances and monitors conditions en route to hospital while providing continuous medical care, treatment, and stabilization.
- Ensures proper disposal of biohazard materials.
- Replaces used intravenous needles, solutions, linens, blankets, and other expendable supplies.
- Maintains inventory and control of authorized medications in accordance with policy.
- Lifts and moves patients for treatment and transportation to medical facilities.
- Represents the Spokane Fire Department and Integrated Medical Services at professional conferences, in the media, and on video as directed.
- Drives the Behavioral Response Unit to and from behavioral health incidents.
- Consults with behavioral health professionals to determine appropriate courses of treatment and action.
- Performs related work as required or directed.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Open-Entry Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: No prior experience is required.
- Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.
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Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a Washington State Paramedic license within 3 months of employment. Once obtained, it must be maintained throughout employment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
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Background Investigation
All applicants are subject to a thorough background investigation prior to employment.