EMT

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 24,204 - 36,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional development tools

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves providing urgent patient care within a dedicated team. Candidates must have a high school Diploma or equivalent and EMT certification. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, and professional development resources. Join a supportive team where you make a difference in children's lives after hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, graduation from accredited EMT program required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be valid at hire.
• State of Colorado EMT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
• Order and manage inventory of medical supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Emergency care

Patient management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Job description

Job ID: 104429

Location: Aurora

Position Type: Regular

Job Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide emergent/urgent patient care in accordance with Children's Hospital Colorado's (CHCO) mission. The EMT functions under the medical direction of the EMS Medical Director and is supervised by the on duty attending physician, advanced practice provider, registered nurse and CHCO leadership within the scope of practices as dictated by Children's Hospital Colorado training, competencies and guidelines.

• Department: Anschutz Campus Emergency Dept.
• Position Status: Full-time, eligible for benefits
• Shift: 7pm-7am, three shifts per week; Assigned weekends and holidays
• Salary Information: Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $17.57 to $26.35.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision within scope of job. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other team members.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and standards of regulatory bodies. Maintains requirements for licensure, certifications and skills maintenance.
• Cross‑trains to cover multiple roles within department and/or other CHCO EDs and UCs (e.g., patient watches, covers breaks/shifts for ISS/PFSS).
• Orders, restocks and manages inventory of medical supplies.
• Participates in hospital committees, as directed by leadership.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room; providing gowns, drapes and preparing instruments, equipment and necessary supplies.
• Completes a variety of medical services including verifying patient information; reviewing and updating pertinent medical records; and documenting interventions.
• Performs medical procedures as delegated including, but not limited to, medication administration, obtaining vital signs, performing CPR, EKGs, splint application, phlebotomy, and IV access.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
• Assists health care providers during examinations; prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic testing; disposes of contaminated supplies and cleans or prepares for sterilization of medical instruments.
• Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinical flow by coordinating with care providers.
• Provides standardized education for patients and families through written and verbal instructions and answering questions as directed by the provider.
• Provides basic airway and respiratory management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent, and graduation from an accredited/certified Emergency Medical Technician program (one of the following required)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with IV certification
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
  • Paramedic
  • Military/Combat Medic Specialist Training
• Certification(s):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and relevant life support certification as determined at position level. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or ASHI Basic Life Support for Health Providers with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through six months from date of hire.
  • State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician certification required.
  • EMTs only – IV Certification required. If you are an AEMT, Paramedic, or have completed Military/Combat Medic Specialist training, a separate IV certification is not required.

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403(b) employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.