ER Tech: Life-Support & Patient Care Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Eligibility for Intermountain benefits

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seeks an EMT/Paramedic to provide frontline emergency care, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures in the ED. You will support patient movement, admissions, and discharge instructions while maintaining infection prevention standards.

The role requires Colorado EMT or Paramedic licensure, BLS, and IV certification. You will work alongside RNs and physicians to deliver cost-effective, high-quality patient care in a

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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and monitor vital signs; inform RNs or physicians of changes.
• Collect specimens for lab analysis as needed.
• Assist with catheterizations, wound care, and patient casts/splints.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with procedures.
• Support safe patient movement and transfers.
• Assist with admission, transfers, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain infection prevention standards.
• Respond to phone calls, manage charts, and support interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Life Support

Vital Signs

Patient Education

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Transfers

Blood Pressure

Paramedic Training

Communication

Education

EMT/Paramedic licensure (Colorado)

BLS Certification

IV Certification

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seeks an EMT/Paramedic to provide frontline emergency care, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures in the ED. You will support patient movement, admissions, and discharge instructions while maintaining infection prevention standards.

The role requires Colorado EMT or Paramedic licensure, BLS, and IV certification. You will work alongside RNs and physicians to deliver cost-effective, high-quality patient care in a