Emergency Medical Technician

1 week ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Health Full time
Job Summary

This position involves providing basic emergency medical techniques in the care and treatment of patients under the supervision of a professional licensed staff member.

Responsibilities
  • Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
  • Obtains and records patient temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, weight and height measurements, review of medications, allergies, past medical history, and places patient on pulse oximetry and cardiac monitors as per department protocols, or as directed.
  • Reports and records all observed or verbalized patient concerns and changes in condition to a member of the nursing or physician staff.
  • Performs specialty skills and delegated procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member.
  • Accompanies providers examining patients in examination rooms as needed and/or assists physicians/licensed staff with procedures.
  • Attends and completes mandatory department in-services and trainings.
  • May perform phlebotomy in accordance with department procedures, and physician orders, after specialized training.
  • May clean and stock areas as needed.
  • May perform POC testing in accordance with ambulatory clinic and physician orders, after specialized training.
  • May work with manager/designee to reconcile unit charges.
  • May assist in orienting new employees regarding the clerical functions of the unit.
  • May schedule patient appointments.
  • May admit, discharge, and transfer per unit standard.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in reporting department's baseline skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Qualifications
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
  • Current EMT Certification in the State of Utah.
  • Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One year of health-related experience.
  • ACLS may be required by some departments.
  • PALS may be required by some departments.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position requires the ability to carry, climb, crawl, determine color, lift, listen, manipulate objects, near vision, pull and/or push, reach, sit, speak, stand, stoop and crouch, taste or smell, and walk.

Multi-lingual candidates are welcomed.

To inquire about this posting, email: EO/AA

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).

More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located Online reports may be submitted

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ('URS').

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at

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