Urgent Care Technician, Tillamook Plaza, Full Time

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese. The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast.
Job Summary:
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 OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (PM): Required
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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