Urgent Care Tech (EMT or Paramedic)

QuickVisit Urgent Care • Newton, IA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

QuickVisit Urgent Care is here to provide accessible, affordable healthcare in your hometown for all ages. We offer a broad range of services such as onsite x-ray, health management, cold and flu treatment, sutures, and much more. We are currently looking for a full-time Urgent Care Tech (Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic)! Overall Responsibility You'll be responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients commensurate with their medical education. The duties shall include performing initial clinical evaluations and urgent care procedures. You will prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by advanced registered nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, and recording appropriate documentation. Job duties include (but are not limited to) preparing exam room for next patient, taking vital signs, administering injections, drawing blood, running labs, performing EKGs, ordering supplies, etc. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Greets patients in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner. Triage patient to include recording all vitals, patient medical history, and recording accurately into the patient's chart (EMR). Prepare new and existing patient’s charts with the appropriate forms, ensuring copies are dated and initiated and placed in the patient’s file. Retrieves required signatures on forms. Collect, verify, and copy patient insurance information. Maintains the medical records according to policy. Copy and transfer records (when indicated). Maintains a clean and orderly office and waiting area. Orders supplies for the office within budgetary guidelines. Follow protocols that provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care. Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation. Select, order, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings. Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses. Write orders on physician order sheets for tests, procedures, and the implementation and management of therapies in accordance with medical nursing protocols. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for a plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physicians. Interpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gases, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physicians. Notate findings and treatment courses inpatient chart including follow-up notes. Complete all lab tests as ordered by the provider on staff. Assist with patient registration, clinic patient callbacks, and other duties as needed. Must maintain regular and sustained attendance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited program.
• MA - Certificate preferred OR EMT or Paramedic - License in the State of Iowa OR LPN - License in the State of Iowa
• BLS required
• Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter Training
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
• Ability to work all shifts including, day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher when appropriate.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical care to patients commensurate with their medical education.
• Perform initial clinical evaluations and urgent care procedures.
• Prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by advanced registered nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, and recording appropriate documentation.
• Prepare exam room for next patient
• Take vital signs
• Administer injections
• Draw blood
• Run labs
• Perform EKGs
• Order supplies
• Greet patients in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner.
• Triage patient to include recording all vitals, patient medical history, and recording accurately into the patient's chart (EMR).
• Prepare new and existing patient’s charts with the appropriate forms, ensuring copies are dated and initiated and placed in the patient’s file.
• Retrieves required signatures on forms.
• Collect, verify, and copy patient insurance information.
• Maintains the medical records according to policy.
• Copy and transfer records (when indicated).
• Maintains a clean and orderly office and waiting area.
• Orders supplies for the office within budgetary guidelines.
• Follow protocols that provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care.
• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
• Select, order, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses.
• Write orders on physician order sheets for tests, procedures, and the implementation and management of therapies in accordance with medical nursing protocols.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for a plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gases, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Notate findings and treatment courses inpatient chart including follow-up notes.
• Complete all lab tests as ordered by the provider on staff.
• Assist with patient registration, clinic patient callbacks, and other duties as needed.
• Maintain regular and sustained attendance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401k Program
• PTO
• Employer covered Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Discount Program – Free visits to you and discounted care for your family!
• Quarterly Bonus/Incentive Plan - 10% Bonus Opportunity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED