Community Health Paramedic (CRT)

About the role

The Community and Public Health Division of the CSFD (Colorado Springs Fire Department) is hiring a paramedic for the CRT (Community Response Team).

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/non-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.
• Cookordinate 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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Medicaid/Medicare eligibility requirements.

Experience as a Community Paramedic with the aim of improving care and population health and reducing costs.

Skills

Knowledge Of 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of 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.

Benefits

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.

Pay

$59,370.12 - $71,272.66 Annually

Schedule

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