Community Health Paramedic; CRT

Community Health Paramedic

The Community and Public Health Division of the CSFD (Colorado Springs Fire Department) is hiring two (2) paramedics for the CRT (Community Response Team). In this special (at-will) position, you will provide medical and administrative assistance to support CSFD's Mobile Integrated Health initiatives. You may also provide primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the critically ill, injured and indigent populations with the goal of reducing morbidity.

This is not a traditional field EMS or “lights and sirens” role. Instead, you serve as the medical professional within a multidisciplinary team—providing assessment, readiness, and supportive care in case a medical need arises. The position emphasizes prevention, evaluation, follow-up, and care coordination rather than rapid-response emergency operations. You will support CSFD’s Mobile Integrated Health initiatives by providing medical and administrative assistance, stabilizing and evaluating patients when needed, and helping reduce morbidity among medically and socially vulnerable populations.

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

This is a grant funded position. Current grant funding for this position runs through June 2027 with continued funding currently being pursued.

• 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
• Coordinate 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

• Organizational objectives, procedures, policies, and regulations
• Modern office procedures, technology, software…