Clinic Technician (EMT) - Kidney Specialists

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking an EMT- or Paramedic-licensed professional to assist practitioners in procedures, manage telephone prescription orders, and relay test results. You will perform delegated patient care tasks under physician or mid-level supervision, contributing to efficient outpatient kidney care.

The Kidney Specialists team emphasizes partnerships with patients and providers to treat chronic kidney disease in an outpatient setting, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Current Oregon EMT or Paramedic licensure required.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in procedures, telephone prescriptions/refills, and relaying test results.
• Perform delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under physician or mid-level supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Social perceptiveness

EMR experience

Education

Oregon EMT or Paramedic license

Tools

EMR software

EKG equipment

Job description

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Kidney Specialists teams at Samaritan Health Services focus on creating a partnership with patients, the primary care provider and the kidney specialist. We provide consultation and treatment of chronic kidney disease at an outpatient clinic.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUATRepetitive

REACH- Upward

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs