Medical Assistant or EMT-B

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

11h•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical medical assistance to physicians and nurses and supportive patient care in an acute care setting at Animas Surgical Hospital. The position performs clinical tasks, supports patient care and safety, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and completes urgent care clerical and documentation duties. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; and Medical Assistant or EMT certification through Colorado or the National Registry. Strong computer skills and a minimum of two years of clinical experience are required. EMT-I or EMT-P certification is preferred. The work involves lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and standing and walking for more than five hours per day. It also requires visual and audio acuity for patient assessment and equipment monitoring. Environmental exposures may include chemicals, sharps, blood and body fluids, infectious diseases and waste, radiation, and moving mechanical parts; protective equipment may be necessary. Employees must meet the stated immunization and screening requirements and provide vaccination records or evidence of immunity before their first scheduled workday. Animas Health conducts a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Medical Assistant or EMT certification from the state of Colorado or the National Registry.
Strong computer skills.
At least two years of clinical experience.
Meet immunization and screening requirements: evidence of Hepatitis B immunity or three vaccine doses; current seasonal influenza vaccination documentation during the required November 1–March 31 period; evidence of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; proof of Tdap immunization; and qualifying tuberculosis screening documentation.
Provide vaccine records or evidence of immunity before the first scheduled workday.
Pass the pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and standing and walking more than five hours per day.
Visual and audio acuity to perform patient assessment and monitor medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

EMT-I or EMT-P certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and document vital signs in the patient chart.
Administer oxygen and provide basic life support airway support, including ventilation, airway adjuncts, and jaw thrust.
Perform oral, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning.
Initiate peripheral IVs.
Perform splinting and wound care, including dressings and Steri-Strips.
Collect patient specimens, which may include IV blood draws, nasal swabs, and point-of-care monitoring.
Perform suture and staple removal after department training and competency validation.
Perform 12-lead EKGs.
Use clinical strategies to promote patient and associate safety.
Collaborate with medicine, nursing, and other healthcare professionals on patient and family care plans, follow-up, and evaluation.
Assist with suturing and pelvic exams within the hospital-defined urgent care technician scope of practice.
Document tasks, observations, and procedures accurately and promptly.
Perform urgent care clerical duties, including patient registration, order entry, patient status changes, discharges, and transfers.
Use SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate the hospital's philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions, and incorporate them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.