Urgent Care Technician

UCHealth•Arvada, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergent and urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and/or registered nurse. This is an onsite PRN position in the UCHealth Arvada West Urgent Care department, with a schedule of 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks). The role is performed on day shifts and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Pay is $21.49–$27.94 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The technician supports patient flow and preparation, assists with examinations and procedures, observes patients for signs of distress, and maintains treatment spaces, equipment, and supplies. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a total rewards program that includes performance incentives, health and well-being resources, time off and leave, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
IV proficiency per department guidelines within six months; proficiency is tracked at the department level.
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).
Minimum experience required: none.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient flow in the department to optimize throughput and keep patients informed of 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.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.
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, a 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-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement 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.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.