Urgent Care Technician

Duly Health and Care • Lisle, IL

9d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• EMT-Paramedic Certification required
• CPR Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in an acute care environment is required. Acute care environment includes Emergency Room, Immediate Care Center, or Ambulance.
• At least 1-2 years of experience starting IVs, drawing blood, and administering injections.
• May be required to complete Phlebotomy certification within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent care to ICC and Express Care patients.
• Support nursing and medical staff with the care of Immediate/Express Care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.
• Provide direct care to assigned patients, partnering with the RN on duty to coordinate care.
• Perform patient care tasks and procedures as needed to ensure care, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Explain and perform assigned procedures such as venipuncture, IV insertion and removal, vital signs, etc.
• Receive and triage patients in the ICC or Express care assessing and evaluating the urgency of the patient symptoms and need for medical attention.
• Determine if patient need can be addressed at ICC or transferred to higher acuity facility.
• Complete patient rounds and respond to phone, nurse and physician requests to ensure that patient and family needs are met in a timely manner.
• Perform delivery of patient care; draw blood, start IVs, may administer prescribed injections, assist with ambulation and transfer, specimen collection for urine, sputum, feces and phlebotomy; acquisition of 12-lead EKG's; assisting patients with personal care needs, documentation of clinical tests results; completion of all daily/weekly/monthly checklists; performance of wound asepsis.
• Perform assigned procedures and communicate with patients regarding the process. (e.g. wound care and dressing changes, Intravenous insertion, blood draws and removal, and specimen collection).
• Application of orthopedic splints, and temporary casting and educating patients on proper crutch/walker/cane usage.
• Assist Physicians/Mid-level providers with suturing, simple dressings, wound cleansing, post molds set up, and other procedural set ups as directed.
• Respond to call lights and assist with activities of daily living.
• Patient quality improvement and documentation of treatment.
• Participation in quality improvement and sustainability activities.
• Complete and document patient care activities including: triage assessments into EPIC, ADL, vital signs, weights, and procedure/treatments that were performed.
• Maintain inventory and department cleanliness.
• Monitor, request, and re-stock patient rooms, storage, service areas, and/or Triage with supplies, ensuring adequate levels are maintained.
• Request and store approved supplies and linens according to established procedures.
• Check assigned daily carts and sign off.
• Empty and/or replace waste receptacles/needle bins.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

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