Community Health Paramedic — Frontline Community Care

City-of-Colorado-Springs,-C; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is hiring two Community Health Paramedics to staff CMED units in the City of Colorado Springs. You will provide basic medical care and advanced life support within our tiered response model and perform medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization.

Candidates must hold EMT-P, ACLS, CPR, and Colorado driver's license, with at least one year of EMT-P experience. The role includes field duties, patient education, documentation in ESO, and collaboration

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of full-time EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) experience.
• Possess, or obtain upon hire and maintain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver\'s license.
• Possess current ACLS (or CO state approved equivalent), CPR, and State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-P certifications.
• Background check includes fingerprinting through the Colorado Springs Police Department.
• Prior experience in the El Paso County 911 system.
• Prior experience with community health medicine.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate pending 911 calls for appropriately 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.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Confidentiality

Formation

High school diploma or GED

EMT-P Certification

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Colorado driver\'s license

Outils

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Description du poste

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is hiring two Community Health Paramedics to staff CMED units in the City of Colorado Springs. You will provide basic medical care and advanced life support within our tiered response model and perform medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization.

Candidates must hold EMT-P, ACLS, CPR, and Colorado driver's license, with at least one year of EMT-P experience. The role includes field duties, patient education, documentation in ESO, and collaboration