Emergency Services Technician EMT I

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergent and urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse. Performs technical procedures as delegated, including establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients. May perform ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring. Assists physicians and nurses with medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation. Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff. Assists with patient flow and keeps patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite PRN position in the Emergency Department at UCHealth Grandview Hospital in Colorado Springs. The schedule is flexible, with 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification required at the position level.
Current state licensure as an EMT with IV certification, or EMT-I.
BLS certification 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.
No minimum experience required.

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/telemetry monitoring.
Assist physicians and nurses with examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
Report abnormal assessment findings or changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical/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

Performance-based three-year incentive bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
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, 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degree and certificate programs.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; other programs may provide 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.