Occupational Medicine Technician, Full-time Days

Intuitive Health•Woodway, TX

About The Position

The Occupational Medicine Technician performs administrative and medical tasks in an occupational health setting under the direction of a physician and an RN. The technician organizes the clinical environment and supports routine daily operations, providing basic patient care and administrative assistance delegated by a Registered Nurse, LPN, and/or physician. The role collects and documents patient information, including vital signs and weight, and provides collected information to licensed care providers for their assessment; interpretation is the responsibility of the appropriate licensed provider. The technician assists with occupational health services such as injury care, drug and alcohol screenings, pulmonary function testing, respirator fit testing, audiograms, and other approved services. Duties also include specimen collection and processing, laboratory testing as ordered, laboratory documentation and clerical tasks, inventory and supply handling, equipment decontamination, patient reception, telephone support, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping the facility clean and organized. The role participates in staff meetings, training, quality-assurance and performance-improvement activities, and other assigned duties within the employee’s training, competency, and scope of practice. The position is full-time, days, with stated hours of 9 AM–5 PM. The role reports to the Occupational Health Division President. Some minimal travel between operating sites may be required. The work can involve extended hours, potentially hazardous materials and diseases, and a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of daily assignments and unit activities, medical terminology, and basic computer skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and workload and learn new skills.
Ability to maintain relationships with patients and medical staff and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, often stressful environment.
Ability to work with and around potentially hazardous materials and diseases.
Ability to work extended hours.
Some minimal travel between operating sites may be required.

Nice To Haves

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
At least two years of occupational health experience; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Organize the clinical environment and support routine daily tasks.
Provide basic patient care and administrative duties as delegated by an RN, LPN, or physician.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, blood glucose readings, weight, and other specified information, and provide it to licensed care providers.
Collect urine specimens according to Chain of Custody procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures within the employee’s knowledge, competency, and applicable policies.
Assist with occupational health services, including injury care, drug and alcohol screenings, pulmonary function tests, respirator fit tests, and audiograms.
Document care in patient medical records according to policies and procedures.
Collect blood and urine specimens, perform laboratory tests as ordered, and process samples according to written laboratory procedures.
Perform laboratory clerical functions, maintain laboratory files, complete documents for laboratory transfers, and follow laboratory and safety procedures.
Stock carts and rooms, participate in supply inventory, receive and store supplies, and maintain and label laboratory reagents according to regulatory guidelines.
Welcome and greet patients in person and by phone, and answer calls using proper telephone etiquette.
Protect patient confidentiality by securing protected health information.
Help keep the facility clean and organized, and decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
Notify the immediate supervisor of problems or concerns.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and appropriate training, maintain role-related knowledge and skills, and coordinate educational activities when appropriate.
Participate in quality-assurance and performance-improvement activities, meetings, and in-service education as directed.
Work professionally and collaboratively with coworkers, patients, medical staff, and the public.
Perform other assigned duties after appropriate training and competency validation, within the scope of practice.