Emergency Care Technician

Description

Location: UCHealth Northfield Medical Center, US:CO:Denver

Department: UCHealthMG CD Northfield Medical Center

Work Schedule: Full Time, 68.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position requires onsite presence and does not allow for hybrid or remote work options.

Summary: In this vital role, you will provide urgent and emergent patient care while working under the guidance of healthcare professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

Responsibilities:

• Manage patient flow in the department, optimizing throughput and keeping patients informed of any delays.
• Observe and monitor patients, immediately notifying providers or RNs if any patient exhibits distress.
• Prepare patients for examinations, assisting them before, during, and after their visits with healthcare providers.
• Perform medical procedures such as inserting Foley catheters, complex splinting, and venipuncture for blood draws or saline lock placement.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in exam and treatment rooms, ensuring equipment is sanitized according to established protocols and that supply levels are adequate.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. Proficiency in IV procedures is required within 6 months of hire. One of the following credentials is needed: CMA; RMA; State licensure as EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic; completion of military medic course (does not require renewal); or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Minimum Experience: No prior experience required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer must be obtained prior to your start date and must remain valid for at least sixty days after hire.

We value our employees as our finest asset.

UCHealth fosters a culture that promotes professional growth and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to reward employee contributions in quality, patient experience, and organizational goals, paid out annually each October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increases recognize outstanding work performance, rewarding skills, experience, and cost of living adjustments.
• Market reviews: Each UCHealth position is reviewed annually to ensure competitive alignment with market salary standards.

Health and Well-being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and their dependents.
• Discounts on gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free membership to Care.com.
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and more.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid family medical leave.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage provided by the employer.
• Short-term and long-term disability options available.

Retirement and Savings

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Education and Career Growth

• UCHealth supports educational advancement through academic degrees and certificate programs.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for certain educational degrees may be covered.
• Other programs may qualify for financial support of up to $10,000/year for specific courses.
• Access to thousands of virtual courses through LinkedIn Learning.
• Free assistance for navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Eligibility for some programs may depend on scheduled work hours.

We improve lives in various ways—through substantial impacts in healthcare and personal connections. UCHealth continually seeks talented professionals. This opportunity will remain open for a minimum of three days until a qualified candidate is identified.

As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to diversity and inclusivity in all hiring practices, ensuring that no applicant is discriminated against on the basis of any protected characteristic.

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