Community Health EMT (ART)

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Emergency Medical Technician (ART) Alternative Response Teams (ART) - Provides low acuity medical and behavioral health response to calls within the Police dispatch system. This position will work with a Fire Department Crisis Navigator. The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is hiring an emergency medical technician (EMT) to staff our Alternate Response Units. In this position, you will provide medical and administrative assistance to support CSFD's Mobile Integrated Health initiatives including 911 response. You will need to evaluate and triage individuals' medical needs, provide primary care and/or assist with advanced life support. Necessary job duties will include medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the physically and mentally ill or injured. As a medically trained team member you will be responsible for determining if an individual needs medical attention and if an ALS intervention is needed. Join our national award-winning response programs and be a part of the ever-changing face of community healthcare. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire and maintain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-B certifications

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the El Paso County 911 system performing medical response
• Possess working knowledge of current City of Colorado Springs prehospital guidelines
• Prior experience with community health medicine

Responsibilities

• Support the 911 system by responding to low acuity calls for service and providing appropriate resources and disposition of care
• Conduct patient care education
• Collaborate with your Crisis Navigator teammate to assist community members in need
• Work alongside police/fire units and community agencies
• Operate lightweight vehicles non-emergent in all weather conditions
• Assist patients with community resources, referrals to care, and assistance with their immediate needs
• Administer patient care consistent with department physician guidelines
• Document appropriate patient care reports using the ESO system

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED