Full-Time EMT (Weekend Shift)

Regular/Temporary Regular
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 Full-time and part-time positions available, eligible for benefits
Shift 7pm-7am, every third weekend and rotating summer/winter holidays
Hourly Range: $17.57 to $26.35
Within scope of job, utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 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. 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; performs basic testing; disposes of contaminated supplies and cleans or prepares for sterilization of medical instruments.
Provides basic airway and respiratory management.
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 Medical Technician (AEMT)
Paramedic
Military/Combat Medic Specialist Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or ASHI Basic Life Support for Health Providers with card in-hand before start date. State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician certification required
If you are an AEMT, Paramedic, or have completed Military/Combat Medic Specialist training, a separate IV certification is not required

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.