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    emergency medical technician - Salt Lake City, UT , USA, United States - University of Utah Health

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    Description

    Overview


    _As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

    Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

    University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

    EO/AA_


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

    This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.


    Corporate Overview:

    The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

    Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.


    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.
    • Performs 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.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

    • 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

    Qualifications
    Licenses Required

    • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
    • Current EMT Certification in the State of Utah.
    _* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._


    Qualifications (Preferred)

    Preferred

    • 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
    _Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._


    • 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.

    Physical Requirements
    Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

    Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed


    _To inquire about this posting, email:

    EEO Statement


    _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.

    The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

    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:
    _

    _Sherrie Hayashi_

    _Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

    _Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_

    _383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

    _Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

    _ _

    _Online reports may be submitted


    _For more information:

    _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 for information.

    Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

    Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

    _

    _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._


    Requisition Number _68005_

    Reg/Temp _Regular_

    Employment Type _Full-Time_

    Shift _Day_

    Work Schedule _Monday - Friday_

    Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Clinical_

    Location Name _Clinical Neurosciences Center_

    Workplace Set Up _On-site_

    _City_ _SALT LAKE CITY_

    _State_ _UT_

    Department _COR ISC 05A TALENT ACQUISITION_

    Category _Health Care Support_

    Workplace Set Up _On-site_

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