EMT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) employer match

Professional development tools

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Colorado Springs. The EMT will join a multi-disciplinary team to provide urgent patient care in a dynamic environment, working night shifts.

The ideal candidate must have relevant EMT training and certifications, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and ability to work under pressure. Offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification is required.
• Graduate from an accredited/certified EMT program.

Responsibilities

• Utilize critical thinking and judgement in patient care.
• Mentor other team members as a preceptor.
• Manage medical supplies and participate in departmental tasks.
• Conduct patient assessments and document interventions.
• Perform delegated medical procedures including CPR and EKGs.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgement

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Emergency Medical Technician program

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Emergency Medical Technician certification

IV Certification (if applicable)

Job description

Job ID: 106156

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Position Type: Regular

Shift: Night shift, 6:45pm-7:15am

Pay: $17.57 to $26.35 per hour (dependent on experience)

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: Colorado Springs Hospital Emergency Dept.
• Position Status: Full-time, eligible for benefits

Duties & Responsibilities

• Within scope of job, utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 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.
• 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 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

• Degrees
  • 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
• Licenses & Certifications
  • 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 Provides 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.
  • 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

Competitive base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company‑provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403(b) employer match, a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help advance your career.

Annual employee bonus program rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Annual base pay increases are based on 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. The position is expected to remain open until the posted close date. The posting may 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.