Community Health Paramedic (CRT)

Job description

Salary : $59,370.12 - $71,272.66 Annually

Location : Fire Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type: Special

Job Number: 18206

Division: Fire Department

Opening Date: 09/11/2026

Closing Date: 10/5/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview

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.

Work hours are 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

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

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform: 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

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

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

Ability to: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists

Interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions 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

Prioritize tasks and deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to address conflicting priorities

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

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

Demonstrate effective leadership, human resource development, customer service, and project management skills

Assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority

Understand the multifaceted and interactive effects of personal and environmental factors that determine behaviors and identify leverage points for health and wellness promotion

Communicate and work effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality

Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

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

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

Additional Information

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

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Fire HR at or .

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

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.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes

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Do you have one (1) or more years of full-time EMT-P experience? Yes

No

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If yes, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience? If no, put n/a.

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Do you possess ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification? Yes

No

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Do you possess CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification? Yes

No

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Do you possess State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-P certification? Yes

No

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Do you have experience with Medicaid/Medicare eligibility requirements? Yes

No

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Do you have experience as a Community Paramedic with the aim of improving care, improving population health and reducing costs? Yes

No

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