Community Health Paramedic (CRT)
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Overview
The Community and Public Health Division of the CSFD (Colorado Springs Fire Department) is hiring a paramedic for the CRT (Community Response Team). In this at-will position, you will provide medical and administrative assistance to support CSFD's Mobile Integrated Health initiatives. You may also provide primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the critically ill, injured and indigent populations with the goal of reducing morbidity.
Work hours are shift-based. The hours of operation are:
CRT1; Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00am to 7:00pm
CRT2; Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00am to 7:00pm
CRT3; Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00pm to 12:00am
CRT4; Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00pm to 12:00am
This is a grant funded position. Current grant funding for this position runs through June 2027 with continued funding currently being pursued.
Essential Job Functions
Conduct Point of Care testing; draw blood and interpret blood chemistries; obtain urine samples and interpret drug and pregnancy results; and interpret EKG (electrocardiogram) charts
Determine underlying medical issues to be addressed prior to a psychological evaluation
Assist police/fire units and community agencies by assisting citizens in crisis (i.e., suicidal, psych patient calls, or related irregular behavior calls); assist with psych evaluation requests; receive/take calls from the State Crisis Hotline line; and perform self-initiated follow-ups
Drive/operate emergency medical vehicles in emergency
on-emergency situations; assist with transport determination of patients to appropriate receiving facility
Support existing health services by providing integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals
Extend access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, and mental and dental health
Screen, treat, and coordinate health services for patients; conduct post-hospital release follow-up care including, monitoring medication and checking vital signs; and provide emergent patient care
Observe, record, and report patients' conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to physician
Administer patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders
Coordinate appointments and follow-ups with physicians and hospitals
Develop and complete appropriate reports/templates for CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services)
Effectively speak and present information before groups of customers, employees, and/or boards of directors
Write routine reports and correspondence
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community
Knowledge
Organizational objectives, procedures, policies, and regulations
Modern office procedures, technology, software (Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records), and equipment
Patient care reporting and basic medical terminology
Ability
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
Interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables in problem solving
Prioritize tasks and deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting priorities
Demonstrate strong reasoning, interpersonal, language, and math skills
Read and interpret documents such as protocols, physician orders, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instruction procedure manuals
Read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Demonstrate effective leadership, human resource development, customer service, and project management skills
Assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
Understand the multifaceted and interactive effects of personal and environmental factors that determine behaviors and identify leverage points for health and wellness promotion
Communicate and work effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality
Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; use the functions to perform and instruct others on performance of medication calculations
A high school diploma or GED
One year of full-time EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic) experience
Possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver\'s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Possess current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-P certifications
One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Experience with Medicaid/Medicare eligibility requirements
Experience as a Community Paramedic with the aim of improving care and population health and reducing costs
This position will require some evening, holiday, and weekend shifts.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. This position may also require walking several hours per day in various terrains.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Office/field environment with travel from site to site
Extreme Temperature - Possible exposure to inclement weather
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Never
Noise and Vibrations - Never
Physical Hazards - Several times per month
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Rarely
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Fire HR at CSFDHR at colorado springs.gov or 719-385-7244.
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The Community and Public Health Division of the CSFD (Colorado Springs Fire Department) is hiring a paramedic for the CRT (Community Response Team). In this at-will position, you will provide medical and administrative assistance to support CSFD's Mobile Integrated Health initiatives. You may also provide primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the critically ill, injured and indigent populations with the goal of reducing morbidity.
Work hours are shift-based. The hours of operation are:
CRT1; Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00am to 7:00pm
CRT2; Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00am to 7:00pm
CRT3; Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00pm to 12:00am
CRT4; Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00pm to 12:00am
This is a grant funded position. Current grant funding for this position runs through June 2027 with continued funding currently being pursued.
Essential Job Functions
Conduct Point of Care testing; draw blood and interpret blood chemistries; obtain urine samples and interpret drug and pregnancy results; and interpret EKG (electrocardiogram) charts
Determine underlying medical issues to be addressed prior to a psychological evaluation
Assist police/fire units and community agencies by assisting citizens in crisis (i.e., suicidal, psych patient calls, or related irregular behavior calls); assist with psych evaluation requests; receive/take calls from the State Crisis Hotline line; and perform self-initiated follow-ups
Drive/operate emergency medical vehicles in emergency
on-emergency situations; assist with transport determination of patients to appropriate receiving facility
Support existing health services by providing integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals
Extend access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, and mental and dental health
Screen, treat, and coordinate health services for patients; conduct post-hospital release follow-up care including, monitoring medication and checking vital signs; and provide emergent patient care
Observe, record, and report patients' conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to physician
Administer patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders
Coordinate appointments and follow-ups with physicians and hospitals
Develop and complete appropriate reports/templates for CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services)
Effectively speak and present information before groups of customers, employees, and/or boards of directors
Write routine reports and correspondence
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community
Knowledge
Organizational objectives, procedures, policies, and regulations
Modern office procedures, technology, software (Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records), and equipment
Patient care reporting and basic medical terminology
Ability
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
Interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables in problem solving
Prioritize tasks and deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting priorities
Demonstrate strong reasoning, interpersonal, language, and math skills
Read and interpret documents such as protocols, physician orders, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instruction procedure manuals
Read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Demonstrate effective leadership, human resource development, customer service, and project management skills
Assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
Understand the multifaceted and interactive effects of personal and environmental factors that determine behaviors and identify leverage points for health and wellness promotion
Communicate and work effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality
Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; use the functions to perform and instruct others on performance of medication calculations
A high school diploma or GED
One year of full-time EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic) experience
Possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver\'s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Possess current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-P certifications
One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Experience with Medicaid/Medicare eligibility requirements
Experience as a Community Paramedic with the aim of improving care and population health and reducing costs
This position will require some evening, holiday, and weekend shifts.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. This position may also require walking several hours per day in various terrains.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Office/field environment with travel from site to site
Extreme Temperature - Possible exposure to inclement weather
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Never
Noise and Vibrations - Never
Physical Hazards - Several times per month
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Rarely
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Fire HR at CSFDHR at colorado springs.gov or 719-385-7244.
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