Emergency Department Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Eligibility for Intermountain benefits

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seeks an EMT/Paramedic to provide frontline emergency care, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures in the ED. You will support patient movement, admissions, and discharge instructions while maintaining infection prevention standards.

The role requires Colorado EMT or Paramedic licensure, BLS, and IV certification. You will work alongside RNs and physicians to deliver cost-effective, high-quality patient care in a

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 required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and monitor vital signs; inform RNs or physicians of changes.
• Collect specimens for lab analysis as needed.
• Assist with catheterizations, wound care, and patient casts/splints.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with procedures.
• Support safe patient movement and transfers.
• Assist with admission, transfers, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain infection prevention standards.
• Respond to phone calls, manage charts, and support interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Life Support

Vital Signs

Patient Education

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Transfers

Blood Pressure

Paramedic Training

Communication

Education

EMT/Paramedic licensure (Colorado)

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.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 TrainingCommunicationMinimum QualificationsCurrent Basic EMT or Paramedic license in state of practiceEMTs 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.) Montana: EMTs must obtain IV certification within six months of their hire date.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:Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$20.00 - $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. 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