Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Main Emergency Room

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

Educational Services

About the position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position performs basic emergency medical techniques in the care and treatment of patients under the supervision of a professional licensed staff member. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Obtains and records patient temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, weight and height measurements, review of medications, allergies, past medical history, and places patient on pulse oximetry and cardiac monitors as per department protocols, or as directed.
• Reports and records all observed or verbalized patient concerns and changes in condition to a member of the nursing or physician staff.
• Performs specialty skills and delegated procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member.
• Accompanies providers examining patients in examination rooms as needed and/or assists physicians/licensed staff with procedures.
• Attends and completes mandatory department in-services and trainings.
• May perform phlebotomy in accordance with department procedures, and physician orders, after specialized training.
• May clean and stock areas as needed.
• May perform POC testing in accordance with ambulatory clinic and physician orders, after specialized training.
• May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
• May assist in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
• May schedule patient appointments.
• May admit, discharge, and transfer per unit standard.

Requirements

• One (1) or both of the following may be required by required, depending upon department of hire: ACLS certification or PALS certification.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current EMT Certification in the State of Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year of health-related experience.