Care Technician

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Vail Health in Edwards, CO is seeking a Care Technician to support the care team by performing patient care, collecting information, measuring vital signs, and documenting treatments in the EMR. You will be often the first point of contact and help coordinate patient flow for optimal care and safety.

This role requires one year of experience preferred, plus EMT/CNA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/MAC/NRCMA licenses and BLS.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a care tech preferred.
• Licenses accepted: EMT, CNA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, MAC, NRCMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and performs patient care including collection of patient information, accurate reading and documentation of vital signs, and recording input and output activities and treatments on the EMR.
• Coordinates daily patient flow and schedule to optimize care, safety and satisfaction, including room prep for exams and procedures.
• Maintains diagnostic and medication logs, documents care in patient and department records, and supports infection control policies.
• Documents PreOp checklist information and ensures HIPAA compliance.

Job description

https://www.vailhealth.org/careers/jobs/6141543004/

About the opportunity:

The Care Technician performs patient care in support of the rest of the care team. Often is the first point-of-contact for the patient and the one who is available for regular check-in with the patient. This role is important in relaying information between the patient and the provider.

What you will do:

1. Assists with and performs patient care including collection of patient information, accurate reading and documentation of vital signs, and recording input and output activities and treatments on the EMR.
2. Responsible for coordination of the daily patient flow and schedule in order to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction – includes preparing rooms for exams and procedures.
3. Demonstrates the ability to work with providers by accurately receiving and implementing instructions and orders.
4. Demonstrates clinical knowledge in all patient types and age groups to meet patient care needs/outcomes within the practice.
5. Performs various office procedures such as scheduling, admitting, and discharging of patients.
6. Maintains diagnostic and medication logs as required by policy. Documents patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
7. Protects patients and employees by assisting in maintaining a clean, safe working environment, and adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
8. Displays cultural competency and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
9. Assists in maintain a clean, safe patient care environment. Assists in cleaning Preop/PACU rooms, equipment, and maintains cleanliness of areas around patient areas.
10. Accurately documents and collects data such as vital signs and PreOp checklist information.
11. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• One year of experience as a care tech preferred.

License(s) & Certification(s):

• One of the following is required:
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the state of Colorado
  • Certified in the state of Colorado as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
  • Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Education:

N/A

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$22 — $28.39 USD