Urgent Care Technician

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Castle Rock Medical Ctr, US : CO : Castle Rock

Department : UCHlthMG Castlerck Med Ctr Urg

Work Schedule : PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary :

Provides emergent / urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and / or registered nurse.

Responsibilities :

Coordinates flow of patients in the department to optimize throughput; keeps patients apprised of delays.

Observes patients and notifies the provider and / or RN immediately if patient appears in distress. Prepares patients to see the provider; assists prior to, during, and following examination.

Inserts Foley catheters, performs complex splinting, and performs venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting a saline lock.

Maintains exam and treatment rooms and other areas. Cleans equipment following established guidelines. Ensures that established standard supply levels are maintained; orders supplies as directed.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Emergency Medical Technician
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• EMT-Paramedic
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. IV proficiency per department guidelines within 6 months and is tracked at the department level. One of the following credentials : CMA; RMA; State licensure as EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic; completion of military medic course (no renewal required); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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