Community Health Paramedic (CMED)

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 59370 - 71272

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

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

Community Health Paramedic (CMED)

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is hiring two paramedics to staff community medicine this position you will provide medical assistance to support CSFDs tiered response model. You will be providing basic medical care and/or advanced life support. Necessary job duties include medical evaluation treatment and stabilization of the physically and mentally ill or injured. Come be a part of the ever-changing face of community healthcare. This is a dynamic and exciting part of emergency response.

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

The department will be filling two (2) vacancies.

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs Fire Department can offer!

Essential Job Functions -the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

Evaluate pending 911 calls for appropriateresponse
Respond to calls and facilitate the best service for ourcitizens
Evaluate and advocate for appropriate patientnavigation
Conduct patient education
Assist police/fire units and communityagencies
Operate lightweight non-emergent vehicles in all weatherconditions
Administer patient care consistent with department physicianguidelines
Document patient care reports using the ESO system

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledgeof:

Organizational objectives procedures policies and regulations
Utilization of technology to perform jobduties
Patient care reporting and basic medical terminology

Ability to:

Critical thinking and problemsolve
Prioritize tasks
Do mathcomputations
Conduct and document thorough patient assessments and treatment in accordance with department policies and medical director expectations
Demonstrate effective leadership and customerservice
Make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
Communicate clearly
Maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

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 drivers 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in the El Paso County 911system
Possess working knowledge of current El Paso County physician advisorguidelines
Prior experience with community health medicine

Additional Information

This position is eligible for Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits.

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

Specialized Computer Equipment and Software:Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records software.

Environmental Conditions

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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