EMT - Clinical Decision Unit - F/T

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven EMT for their Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). The CDU is a new short-stay unit within emergency services, designed for patients who have undergone initial evaluation in the emergency department. Patients typically stay between 8-16 hours and receive care from a multidisciplinary team, including ongoing medical treatments, assessments, and dispositions. This unit offers nurses autonomy in caring for complex patients, serving as a transition between emergent and inpatient care. Nursing ratios are 1:5, with healthcare techs at a 1:8 ratio on days.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
No previous experience required.
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
EMT - CO - State of Colorado Required
IV Authorization certification approved by CDPHE or AEMT-EMT Advanced - CO - State of Colorado Required or EMTP-EMT Paramedic - CO - State of Colorado Required
Knowledge of Emergency Department practices.
Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skill set required.
Documentation of completed tasks, vital signs, procedures and notes in EHR.
Documentation of patient safety observation in accordance with DH’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assists the RN in carrying out the plan of care for assigned patients.
Acts appropriately in critical situations.
Obtains vital signs and differentiates normal from abnormal findings. Reports abnormal values or conditions to the RN (e.g., abnormal VS, bleeding, safety concerns, family issues).
Under direct supervision of the RN and as delegated by the physician, implements care based on prioritized patient needs, assists with the plan of care with measurable outcome and goals for the patient/family, and participates in the discharge planning process.
Assists with the care coordination and safe transportation of patients through the ED visit. Is able to transport low risk monitored patients through the hospital.
Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting patients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC)
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer