Emergency Department EMT

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 45,526,000 - 75,875,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a full-time EMT/Paramedic to provide life support and patient care in the ER during night shifts. You will document care, assist physicians, and support patient movement and education.

Requires CO EMT/Paramedic license, BLS, and IV certification on hire; one year of experience is preferred. The position emphasizes safe patient handling, rigorous infection prevention, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license in Colorado.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers on hire.
• IV certification required on hire; IV certification included for some licensure.
• One year of related experience preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and inform clinicians of changes.
• Collect blood, urine, saliva, and stool samples.
• Insert Foley catheters and perform straight catheterizations.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with procedures.
• Assist with patient movement and safe handling.
• Assist with admission, transfers, discharge instructions.
• Maintain charts and respond to calls as unit secretary.

Skills

Life Support

Vital Signs

Patient Care

Communication

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Transfers

Education

EMT/Paramedic license (CO)

BLS Certification

IV Certification

Job description

Job Description:This position is responsible for providing both basic and advanced life support to patients in an efficient, knowledgeable, and cost-effective manner, which is accurately documented and properly coordinated with other health care personnel.Please review minimum requirements: EMT or Paramedic license in state of Colorado, Basic Life Support Certification and IV certification required upon hire.*This is for a full time, night shift position*Essential FunctionsObtains patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and understands normal ranges and changes. Informs RNs or Physicians of changes in vital signs.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 as given by the RN.Applies and checks on restraints as directed by the RN or Physician.Performs the duties of unit secretary, including maintaining patient charts, responding to phone calls, maintaining the daily assignment board, providing equipment care/cleaning, performing errands associated with patient care, and providing accurate information to the interdisciplinary team.Demonstrates and adheres to the standards of infection prevention, following principles and upholding the Standards of Infection Prevention.SkillsPatient CareLife SupportVital SignsPatient EducationSafe Patient HandlingPatient TransfersPatient InformationBlood PressureParamedic TrainingCommunicationPosting SpecificsRate: Depending on experience plus differentialsBenefits Eligible: YESShift Entry Details: Full Time, Night shift, weekends and holiday requiredDepartment: Emergency DepartmentMinimum QualificationsCurrent Basic EMT or Paramedic license in state of ColoradoEMTs working in an Emergency Department in the state of Colorado, national certification or state EMT license is acceptableBasic Life Support (BLS-HCP) Certification for Healthcare Providers upon hireIV 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.)Preferred QualificationsOne (1) year of related experiencePhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.50 - $26.48We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.