Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician - 24 HR

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Responds to calls for critical care transport services and provides support before and after the transportation of critical care patients. This is an onsite PRN position with a flexible shift at UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks). Pay is $19.10–$24.83 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The position does not offer a hybrid or remote option. UCHealth describes its total rewards program as supporting employees’ professional success and personal well-being. Benefits and programs include performance recognition and pay increases, health and well-being resources, paid time off, insurance coverage, retirement savings, and education and career growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification.
Colorado EMT certification.
Wyoming EMT certification within 6 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 2 years of EMT experience, including at least 2 years of experience driving an ambulance.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

CEVO or EVOC certification.

Responsibilities

Navigate and drive an ambulance to and from treatment centers.
Participate in pre- and post-transport briefings.
Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and obtain the patient’s history from available sources.
Administer emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation.
Contact medical personnel, report and record observations, and follow directives from a supervising Physician, Registered Nurse, or Paramedic.
Maintain equipment, restock supplies, and clean the ambulance as necessary.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident and critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.