ER Life Support Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado seeks an EMT or Paramedic to deliver both basic and advanced life support, document care, and coordinate with RNs and physicians.

The role includes vital signs monitoring, patient transport, wound care, EKGs, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and education. Requires BLS, IV certification, state license (Colorado) and EMT/Paramedic credentials; Montana IV certification within six months may apply.

Qualifications

• Current EMT or Paramedic license in the state of practice.
• Colorado EMT-Basic must have IV certification or licensure includes IV competency.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers upon hire.
• IV certification required upon hire.
• Montana: IV certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients' vital signs and communicate changes.
• Inform RNs or physicians of vital sign changes.
• Collect samples for lab analysis.
• Provide wound care and assist with casts, splints, and catheterizations.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with procedures.
• Assist with safe patient handling and movement.
• Assist with ER admissions, transfers, and discharge education.
• Apply restraints as directed.
• Maintain patient charts and respond to calls as unit secretary.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Life Support

Vital Signs

Patient Education

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Transfers

Patient Information

Blood Pressure

Paramedic Training

Communication

Education

Current EMT or Paramedic license in state of practice

BLS for Healthcare Providers

IV certification

Colorado EMT-Basic IV certification requirement

Montana IV certification timeframe

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado seeks an EMT or Paramedic to deliver both basic and advanced life support, document care, and coordinate with RNs and physicians.

The role includes vital signs monitoring, patient transport, wound care, EKGs, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and education. Requires BLS, IV certification, state license (Colorado) and EMT/Paramedic credentials; Montana IV certification within six months may apply.