Community Health Paramedic (Crt)

• Drive/operate emergency medical vehicles in emergency/non-emergency situations; assist with transport determination of patients to appropriate receiving facility
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community
• 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 and Aspen Pointe Crisis line; and perform self-initiated follow-ups
• Determine underlying medical issues to be addressed prior to a psychological evaluation
• Support existing health services by providing integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Administer patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders
• Develop and complete appropriate reports/templates for CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services)
• Observe, record, and report patients' conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents to physician
• 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
• 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
• Effectively speak and present information before groups of customers, employees, and/or boards of directors
• 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
• Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Coordinate appointments and follow-ups with physicians and hospitals

• Patient care reporting and basic medical terminology
• Modern office procedures, technology, software (Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records), and equipment
• Organizational objectives, procedures, policies, and regulations

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; use the functions to perform and instruct others on performance of medication calculations
• Demonstrate strong reasoning, interpersonal, language, and math skills
• Read and interpret documents such as protocols, physician orders, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instruction procedure manuals
• Prioritize tasks and deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting priorities
• Assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Communicate and work effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality
• Understand the multifaceted and interactive effects of personal and environmental factors that determine behaviors and identify leverage points for health and wellness promotion
• Demonstrate effective leadership, human resource development, customer service, and project management skills
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
• Read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables in problem solving

• A high school diploma or GED
• Possess current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-P certifications
• 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

• Experience as a Community Paramedic with the aim of improving care and population health and reducing costs
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare eligibility requirements

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.
This position will require some evening, holiday, and weekend shifts.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. This position may also require walking several hours per day in various terrains.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Office/field environment with travel from site to site
Extreme Temperature - Possible exposure to inclement weather
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Never
Noise and Vibrations - Never
Physical Hazards - Several times per month
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Rarely
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently
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. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
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