EMT PACU

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

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Annual bonus program

403b employer match

Descripción de la vacante

Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) in Colorado Springs is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join a multidisciplinary team in the Colorado Springs Pre/PACU/Post department. The role supports emergent patient care under medical direction and is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Salary is based on experience with an hourly range of $19.18 to $28.77.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited EMT program (EMT or higher).
• IV certification required for EMTs.
• Colorado EMT certification must be current.

Responsabilidades

• Provide emergent/urgent patient care under medical direction and supervision.
• Serve as preceptor/mentor to team members.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and skills.
• Assist in balancing workload and clinical flow.
• Perform procedures including CPR, EKGs, splinting, phlebotomy, and IV access.
• Educate patients and families with written and verbal instructions.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Medical knowledge

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT program completion

IV Certification

State EMT certification (Colorado)

Herramientas

IV Certification

Descripción del empleo

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 Pre/PACU/Post
• Position Status 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
• Shift Four 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday Start times will vary based on department need No weekends, holidays, or call required
• Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $19.18 to $28.77

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, using critical thinking skill and decisive judgement within the scope of the role.
• 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

• 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

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, 403b 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.

Estimated Close Date: 11/25/2026