Community Health Paramedic; CMED

Overview

Community Medicine Units (CMED) respond to calls in the City of Colorado Springs 911 system. Join our nationally awarded tiered response system on the front lines, serving the citizens of Colorado Springs.

Position:
Community Health Paramedic (CMED)

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is hiring two paramedics to staff community medicine units. In this role you will provide medical assistance to support CSFD's tiered response model, delivering basic medical care and/or advanced life support. Duties include medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the physically and mentally ill, or injured. This is a dynamic part of emergency response with opportunities to contribute to community healthcare.

Paramedics staffing these units will be required to work schedules meeting program needs.

The department will be filling two (2) vacancies.

The basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Evaluate pending 911 calls for appropriate response
• Respond to calls and facilitate the best service for our citizens
• Evaluate and advocate for appropriate patient navigation
• Conduct patient education
• Assist police/fire units and community agencies
• Operate lightweight, non-emergent vehicles in all weather conditions
• Administer patient care consistent with department physician guidelines
• Document patient care reports using the ESO system

Knowledge of:

• Organizational objectives, procedures, policies, and regulations
• Utilization of technology to perform job duties
• Patient care reporting and basic medical terminology

Abilities:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Prioritize tasks
• Do math computations
• Conduct and document thorough patient assessments and treatment in accordance with department policies and medical director expectations
• Demonstrate effective leadership and customer service
• Make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
• Communicate clearly
• Maintain confidentiality

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire and maintain, 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 (or CO state approved equivalent), 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.

The background check for this position includes a fingerprint and background check through the Colorado Springs Police Department.

• Prior experience in the El Paso County 911 system
• Working knowledge of current El Paso County physician advisor guidelines
• Prior experience with community health medicine

This position is eligible for Public Employee’s Retirement Association (PERA) benefits.

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records software.

Primary Work Environment - Field environment with travel from site-to-site
Extreme Temperature - Exposure to inclement weather
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Rarely
Noise and Vibrations - Rarely
Physical Hazards - Several times per month
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Rarely
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently

Please contact CSFD Human Resources at csfdhr for any questions about this position.