Urgent Care Technician- Float Pool

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergent and urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and/or registered nurse. As an active member of the urgent care team, performs radiologic procedures and collaborates with providers, Urgent Care Technicians, and other clinical staff to support clinic operations and a positive patient experience. Helps ensure patient safety and high-quality imaging while supporting patient flow, room turnover, equipment readiness, and supply management throughout the shift. Assists with operational and clinical needs to maintain timely patient care and throughput. Supports emergent situations by obtaining equipment and supplies, activating EMS, and assisting the care team as needed. May perform additional clinical duties within scope after appropriate training and demonstrated competency. This full-time, onsite float-pool position supports UCHealth Urgent Care clinics across the North region, including Longmont, Firestone, Orchards, Eagle, Peakview, Elk Lakes, Johnstown, Harmony, and Prospect. The schedule is 68 hours per two-week pay period, on day shifts. The listed pay range is $21.49–$27.94 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; a BLS card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
One of the following credentials: CMA; RMA; state licensure as an EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic; completion of a military medic course (no renewal required); or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
IV proficiency according to department guidelines within six months, tracked at the department level.
No minimum experience required.
Requires critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient flow in the department to optimize throughput and keep patients informed about delays.
Observe patients and immediately notify the provider and/or registered nurse if a patient appears to be in distress.
Prepare patients to see the provider and assist before, during, and after examinations.
Insert Foley catheters, perform complex splinting, and perform venipuncture to draw blood or insert a saline lock.
Maintain examination and treatment rooms and other areas.
Clean equipment according to established guidelines.
Maintain established standard supply levels and order supplies as directed.
Support emergent situations by obtaining equipment and supplies, activating EMS, and assisting the care team as needed.
Perform radiologic procedures and support patient safety, imaging quality, room turnover, equipment readiness, and timely clinic operations.
Perform additional clinical duties within scope after appropriate training and demonstrated competency.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental-health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional-development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.