DispatchHealth Medical Technician - Paramedic (Full-Time)

Hire Velocity • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The DispatchHealth Medical Technician - Paramedic plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by assisting with physical exams, point-of-care testing, treatments, and data gathering. This position involves working under the direction of a virtual healthcare provider while delivering hospital-level healthcare in patients' homes. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential, and extensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Requirements

• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (EMT-P) in the state in good standing.
• Minimum one (1) year patient facing experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• BLS, American Heart Association certification.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment.
• Strong customer service, communication, and technological skills.
• Previous experience of comprehensive history gathering and documentation within EMR.
• Previous experience with basic procedural skills.
• Cultural competency - ability to interact with patients and families and develop rapport and trust.
• Ability to communicate and provide verbal professional clinical presentations/summaries.
• Function autonomously and as part of a team to deliver care with flexibility and open-mindedness.
• Continuous learner with strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Drive DispatchHealth vehicle to meet patients at their place of need and load and unload supplies for daily activities.
• Don and doff PPE appropriately and maintain strict infection prevention strategies.
• Communicate with a healthcare provider via messaging video conference and mobile device.
• Obtain patient's vital signs and assist in the collection of patient data.
• Facilitate a physical exam using a mobile device and conduct other diagnostic tests and treatments as requested by virtual provider, as permitted by state law.
• Perform indicated point-of-care lab testing as directed by virtual provider.
• Prepare discharge instructions in conjunction with provider.
• Responsible for equipment use, care and allocation.
• Restock and clean equipment at end of shift appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned to successfully complete a visit and maintain equipment and vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Family leave
• Short-term disability leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED