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. This is an onsite, full-time role in the Emergency Department at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, with a day shift schedule of 72 hours per pay period (two weeks). Pay is $19.10–$24.83 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The Emergency Services Technician takes appropriate action within the scope of the job and reports abnormal findings or changes in patients’ conditions to medical or nursing staff. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being resources, paid time away, insurance coverage, 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.
Current state licensure as an EMT with IV certification, or EMT-I.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification required for the position level.
BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and the card must be in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform technical procedures as delegated, including establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
May perform ECGs and monitor vital statistics and telemetry.
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, or 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) 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; UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees.
Other qualifying education programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth 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.