Paramedic (Urgent Care Tech) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD•Saco, ME

16h•Onsite

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a licensed Paramedic to work as an Urgent Care Technician. This clinical team member provides patient care and triage, supports medical providers during examinations and procedures, performs diagnostic testing and clinical procedures, maintains accurate electronic medical records, and helps keep clinic operations running smoothly. The role involves close collaboration with providers and other clinical team members, communication with patients, and support for training new clinic team members. The role requires 12-hour shifts. Full-time employees work three shifts per week, including at least four Saturday or Sunday shifts per month. Employees must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays. When needed, the employee may work at up to three other ConvenientMD locations within an hour of the primary clinic and travel to training shifts within an hour's commute. ConvenientMD describes a collaborative workplace focused on professional growth and belonging. Benefits include no-cost urgent care services for team members and their families, health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid short-term disability, optional pet insurance, a 401(k) match after one year, location-dependent primary care access, reduced tuition through an educational alliance, and discounts on various services and products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Licensed paramedic; national certification is preferred.
Prior experience placing and monitoring IVs.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS certifications, and online-only classes are not accepted.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts. For full-time, three shifts per week are required, including at least four shifts per month on a Saturday or Sunday.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability, if needed, to work at a minimum of three other ConvenientMD locations within one hour's travel distance of the primary clinic.
Ability to travel to training shifts outside the primary clinic within a one-hour commute.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and experience with or ability to learn Experity and other business systems.
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, patient focus, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of patient triage experience in an urgent care or emergency department.
National paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient triage by taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and performing observational examinations.
Assist with patient examinations by preparing equipment and documentation and supporting providers during testing and procedures.
Perform diagnostic procedures and testing, including vision and hearing tests, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, and spirometry.
Perform point-of-care tests, including strep, flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, glucose, lipid panel, and urinalysis testing.
Provide cardiac and airway care, including ECGs, AED use, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen administration.
Perform wound care assessments, immunizations, and medication administration in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Assist with patient inquiries, communicate test results, and explain medication or therapy plans.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, including patient histories and treatment details.
Observe and report changes in patients' conditions and take necessary action.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment according to organizational policies.
Maintain a stocked and sterile workspace.
Coordinate patient care with clinical team members and communicate patient information and updates to providers and other healthcare professionals.
Welcome and support the training of new clinic team members.

Benefits

No-cost urgent care services for team members and their families.
Health insurance coverage.
Dental insurance coverage.
Vision insurance coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Optional pet insurance.
401(k) match after one year of service.
Access to primary care, depending on location.
Reduced tuition rates for team members and their families through an educational alliance with Purdue University Global.
Discounts on services and products, including hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.
Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth.