ED Tech/EMT — Multi-Hospital Float with 10% Differential

Intermountain Health; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Colorado is seeking an EMT-Basic or Paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support with efficient coordination and accurate documentation. The role requires at least 2 years of EMT/ED Tech experience and IV certification at hire.

The position will float among four Denver-area hospitals with a 10% float differential. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, catheterization, EKGs, patient transport, and unit secretary duties while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license in state of Colorado
• EMTs working in an Emergency Department in the state of Colorado, national certification or state EMT license is acceptable
• Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) Certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire
• IV certification required upon hire. Colorado: EMT- Basic must have state approved IV certification at the time of hire. (Note: For Paramedics, AEMTs, and EMT- is, IV certification is included in licensure.)

Responsibilities

• Obtains patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and informs changes to RNs or Physicians.
• Collects blood, urine, saliva, and stool samples for laboratory analysis.
• Inserts Foley catheters, performs straight catheterizations, provides wound care, and fits patients for casts, hard splints, crutches, and other devices.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs and provides instruments to doctors and nurses during procedures.
• Assists with the safe movement of patients, applying principles of safe patient handling.
• Assists with admitting patients into the ER, schedules patient transfers, reinforces patient education, and assists with discharge instructions.
• Applies and checks restraints as directed by the RN or Physician.
• Performs the duties of unit secretary, including maintaining patient charts and information, and communicating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates infection prevention standards and adheres to infection prevention guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Life Support

Vital Signs

Patient Education

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Transfers

Patient Information

Blood Pressure

Paramedic Training

Communication

Education

Colorado EMT license

Job description

Intermountain Health in Colorado is seeking an EMT-Basic or Paramedic to provide basic and advanced life support with efficient coordination and accurate documentation. The role requires at least 2 years of EMT/ED Tech experience and IV certification at hire.

The position will float among four Denver-area hospitals with a 10% float differential. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, catheterization, EKGs, patient transport, and unit secretary duties while maintaining