ER EMT - IV-Certified Life Support Pro

Intermountain Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado, seeks an EMT-Basic or Paramedic to provide both basic and advanced life support in the ER. You will document care, coordinate with RNs and physicians, and help with patient movement and transfers.

Qualified applicants must hold a current EMT or Paramedic license in their state, BLS, IV certification, and prefer at least one year of relevant experience. The role offers a 36-hour week and a comprehensive benefits package.

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. Colorado: EMT- Basic must have state approved IV certification at the time of hire and please include on application/resume.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and informs RNs or Physicians of changes.
• 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

Education

Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license in state of practice

BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado, seeks an EMT-Basic or Paramedic to provide both basic and advanced life support in the ER. You will document care, coordinate with RNs and physicians, and help with patient movement and transfers.

Qualified applicants must hold a current EMT or Paramedic license in their state, BLS, IV certification, and prefer at least one year of relevant experience. The role offers a 36-hour week and a comprehensive benefits package.