EMS Education & Field Training Specialist

City-of-Colorado-Springs,-C; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs is seeking an EMS Field Specialist to lead prehospital education and training for the Fire Medical Division. You will ensure compliance with state EMS rules, coordinate training programs, and improve delivery methods.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of full-time paramedic or educator experience, two years EMS curriculum instruction, and current ACLS/CPR and instructor certifications. Contact CSFD HR for details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of full-time paramedic or educator experience.
• 2 years of EMS training curriculum instruction required.
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions related to alcohol/drug violations.
• Current ACLS, CPR, and NREMT-P or Colorado State Paramedic Certification.
• CPR Instructor and ACLS/BLS Instructor certifications required.
• Within 12 months of hire, ICS 100, 200, 700 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program compliance with EMS codes, laws, and City policies.
• Assist with medical quality assurance and education delivery.
• Oversee EMS training programs, scheduling, and goals implementation.
• Monitor training program performance and implement modifications as needed.
• Maintain communication with Medical Division staff and QA coordinator.
• Maintain training equipment and supply needs, research new equipment.
• Provide oversight of EMT and paramedic certifications.
• Develop and provide renewal classes for medical certifications.
• Maintain CE hours system and develop training materials and objectives.
• Coordinate initial EMT certification training for recruit academy.
• Evaluate EMTs/paramedics during calls for service.
• Develop innovative methods for prehospital EMS education.
• Maintain current prehospital medical guidelines and participate in committees.

Skills

EMS regulations

Office technology

Data collection

Record keeping

Quantitative reports

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, education, life sciences, nursing, EMS

Tools

Office software

Job description

City of Colorado Springs is seeking an EMS Field Specialist to lead prehospital education and training for the Fire Medical Division. You will ensure compliance with state EMS rules, coordinate training programs, and improve delivery methods.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of full-time paramedic or educator experience, two years EMS curriculum instruction, and current ACLS/CPR and instructor certifications. Contact CSFD HR for details.