EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Services ​/ EMS

Job Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide emergent/urgent patient care in accordance with Children’s Hospital Colorado’s (CHCO) mission. The EMT functions under the medical direction of the EMS Medical Director and is supervised by the on duty attending physician, advanced practice provider, registered nurse and CHCO leadership within the scope of practices as dictated by Children’s Hospital Colorado training, competencies and guidelines.

• Position Status 36 hours per week, eligible for benefits
• Shift Nights, 6:45pm-7:15am Every third weekend Summer/Winter holiday rotation
• Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $19.18 to $28.77

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide emergent/urgent patient care in accordance with Children’s Hospital Colorado’s (CHCO) mission. The EMT functions under the medical direction of the EMS Medical Director and is supervised by the on duty attending physician, advanced practice provider, registered nurse and CHCO leadership within the scope of practices as dictated by Children’s Hospital Colorado training, competencies and guidelines.

• Department Anschutz Campus Emergency Dept.
• Position Status 36 hours per week, eligible for benefits
• Shift Nights, 6:45pm-7:15am Every third weekend Summer/Winter holiday rotation
• Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $19.18 to $28.77

• Within scope of job, utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, using critical thinking skill and decisive judgement within the scope of the role.
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other team members.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and standards of regulatory bodies. Maintains requirements for licensure, certifications and skills maintenance.
• Cross trains to cover multiple roles within department and/or other CHCO EDs and UCs (e.g. patient watches, covers breaks/shifts for ISS/PFSS).
• Orders, restocks and manages inventory of medical supplies.
• Participates in hospital committees, as directed by leadership.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room; providing gowns, drapes and preparing instruments, equipment and necessary supplies.
• Completes a variety of medical services including verifying patient information; reviewing and updating pertinent medical records; and documenting interventions.
• Performs medical procedures as delegated including, but not limited to; medication administration, obtaining vital signs, performing CPR, EKGs, splint application, phlebotomy, and IV access.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
• Assists health care providers during examinations; prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic testing; disposes of contaminated supplies and cleans or prepares for sterilization of medical instruments.
• Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinical flow by coordinating with care providers.
• Provides standardized education for patients and families through written and verbal instructions and answering questions as directed by the provider.
• Provides basic airway and respiratory management.

• Degrees
  • High school diploma or equivalent, and graduation from an accredited/certified Emergency Medical Technician program (one of the following required)
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with IV certification
    • Advanced Emergency…