Urgent Care Technician

at  UCHealth

Location: UCHealth UCHlthMG Arvada W Prim and Urg, US:CO:Arvada
Department: UCHlthMG Arvada West Urg Care
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $20.26 - $26.34 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience

SUMMARY:

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

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 of hire. 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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• 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.