Emergency Services Technician EMT

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Emergency Fountain, US:

CO:

Fountain

Department:
Fountain ED

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Provides emergent/urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse.

• Perform technical procedures such as establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
• Perform ECGs and vital sign/telemetry monitoring.
• Assist physicians and nurses with medical procedures, examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
• Report abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
• Assist with patient flow and maintain patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Apply critical thinking, decisive judgment, and work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.

• Minimum required education: HS Diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life‑support certification as determined at position level. Current State Licensure as an EMT with IV certification, or EMT‑I.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, card in hand before start date. Card must remain valid for 60 days after hire.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discounts.
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with high‑deductible plans.
• Educational assistance: up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year prepaid or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.