Urgent Care Technician (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

10h • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks (within their scope of practice/licensing requirements) required to ensure efficient and effective delivery of patient care in the Urgent Care clinic environment. Functions directly under the supervision and guidance of the Clinic Nurse Manager. Identifies urgent situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Assists physician during procedures when needed.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (PM): Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Successful completion of Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization: Preferred
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: Preferred
• Paramedic Certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides basic care under the direction and guidance of their provider.
• Assists physician during procedures when needed; i.e.: Pap test, lesion removal, colposcopy, dressing change, etc.
• Rooms patients and obtains vital signs including but not limited to height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Documents vital signs in the EPIC Electronic Medical Record System.
• Performs wound care, splinting, IV skills (IV starts/infusions and IV medication administration), and assists during medical emergencies.
• Coordinates and documents referrals to other physicians, or clinics and tracks that follow up correspondence has been received.
• Obtains insurance prior authorizations when needed for radiology procedures such as CT's, MRI's, stress tests, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree