Emergency Department EMT

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking an Emergency Department level technician to support vital patient care. This full-time role requires basic or paramedic licensure and BLS certification, with IV proficiency, and involves life support, specimen collection, and assisting with patient movement and education.

You'll work 36 hours weekly with shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends, and receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold Basic EMT or Paramedic license in state of practice.
• Colorado ED experience or national/state license acceptable.
• BLS-HCP certification required upon hire.
• IV certification required.
• Capable of life support and patient care duties in a fast-paced ED.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs and informs RN or Physician of changes.
• Collects blood, urine, saliva, and stool samples for analysis.
• Inserts Foley catheters, assists with wound care and devices.
• Performs 12-lead EKGs and supports procedures for doctors.
• Assists with safe movement and patient handling.
• Assists with admitting, transfers, and discharge instructions.
• Applies and checks restraints as directed.
• Maintains charts and supports unit secretary duties.
• Upholds infection prevention standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Life Support

Vital Signs

Communication

Patient Education

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Transfers

Blood Pressure

Paramedic Training

Team Collaboration

Education

Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license

BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

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.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance, etc.
• Shift Details: Full-time Variable Shift needed, some weekend and holiday requirements
• Department/Unit: Emergency Department
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Essential Functions

• Obtains 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.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Life Support
• Vital Signs
• Patient Education
• Safe Patient Handling
• Patient Transfers
• Patient Information
• Blood Pressure
• Paramedic Training
• Communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license in state of practice
• 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 in state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing 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

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.00 - $26.48

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