Emergency Services Technician EMT I

UCHealth•Greeley, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergent and urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse. This is an onsite position at UCHealth Greeley Hospital in the Emergency Department, with a night shift schedule of 72 hours per two-week pay period. The technician performs delegated technical procedures, which may include establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients. The role may also involve performing ECGs and vital statistics or telemetry monitoring, assisting medical staff with examinations and other procedures, reporting changes in patient condition, and supporting patient flow and room readiness. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being resources, paid time off and leave programs, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification determined at the position level.
Current state licensure as an EMT with IV certification, or EMT-I.
BLS card must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and in hand before the start date; it must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide emergent and urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse.
Perform delegated technical procedures, including establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
May perform ECGs and vital statistics or telemetry monitoring.
Assist physicians and nurses with medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
Report abnormal assessment findings or changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical or nursing staff.
Assist with patient flow and keep patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
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 insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, 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) retirement 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 when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.