Emergency Department EMT

Intermountain Health

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides basic and advanced life support to patients in an efficient, knowledgeable, and cost-effective manner. Care must be accurately documented and coordinated with other health care personnel. The role is a full-time night-shift position in the Emergency Department at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, with some weekend and holiday requirements. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are provided.

Requirements

Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license in the state of practice.
For EMTs working in an emergency department in Colorado, national certification or a state EMT license is acceptable.
Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) Certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire.
IV certification in the state of practice.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain and understand patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and report changes to registered nurses or physicians.
Collect blood, urine, saliva, and stool samples for laboratory analysis.
Insert Foley catheters, perform straight catheterizations, provide wound care, and fit patients for casts, hard splints, crutches, and other devices.
Perform 12-lead EKGs and provide instruments to doctors and nurses during procedures.
Assist with safe patient movement using safe patient-handling principles.
Assist with admitting patients to the ER, schedule patient transfers, reinforce patient education, and assist with discharge instructions as directed by the RN.
Apply and check restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
Perform unit secretary duties, including maintaining patient charts and the daily assignment board, responding to phone calls, caring for and cleaning equipment, running patient-care errands, and providing accurate information to the interdisciplinary team.
Follow infection-prevention principles and standards.