Emergency Medical Technician

Optum; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician in Oregon to assist in patient care under provider orders, take vital signs, and participate in daily clinic operations. You will support licensed providers during exams, manage rooming, sample processing, and communications with patients.

The role requires an Oregon EMT license, NREMT certification, CPR/BLS, and preferred Medical Assistant credentials, with 2+ years of patient care experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to external candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Current Oregon EMT license in good standing.
• Current NREMT certification.
• Healthcare provider level CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents information in the EMR.
• Records patient histories, vitals, medication/allergy info; intake information.
• Assists licensed providers with exams, procedures, and specimen collection.
• Performs clinic support tasks: rooming patients, prepping rooms, stocking supplies, cleaning equipment.
• Retrieves lab, diagnostic, and radiology results per protocol.
• Communicates treatment plans and follow-up steps to patients; no independent medical judgment.
• Responds to calls/messages; routes questions to licensed providers.
• Performs point-of-care testing after training and policy compliance.
• Administers immunizations/injections only as permitted by law and policy.
• Responds to urgent situations; initiates CPR within certification; assists clinical personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality, infection control, documentation, and professional communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Oregon EMT license

NREMT certification

Healthcare provider CPR/BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/NCCT/NHA/CCMA/AMT/RMA)

2+ years of patient care/EMT/ambulatory care experience

Job description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Emergency Medical Technician will assist in the care of the patient by following through on provider orders for treatments. Individual may be responsible for taking the patient's vital signs. May also be responsible for overseeing and participating in the day-to-day clinic care of patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment; documents chief complaint and visit-related information in the Electronic Medical Record
• Obtains and accurately records patient histories, medication/allergy information as assigned, vital signs, and other intake information within documented competency
• Assists licensed providers with patient exams, procedures, and collection or processing of specimens as assigned and within training, competency, and policy
• Performs approved clinic support tasks such as rooming patients, preparing exam rooms, stocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and preparing instruments for examinations, testing, or minor procedures
• Retrieves laboratory, diagnostic, and radiology results and routes or communicates information according to provider direction and clinic protocol
• Communicates provider-approved instructions to patients, including follow-up steps, scheduling instructions, and treatment plan information, without independent medical judgment, interpretation, diagnosis, or prescribing
• Responds to incoming phone calls, patient portal messages, and in-clinic requests according to workflow; routes clinical questions to the appropriate licensed provider or clinical resource
• Performs point-of-care or CLIA-waived testing only after required training, competency verification, and according to manufacturer instructions and Optum policy
• May administer immunizations, injections, or medications only when permitted by applicable law and Optum policy, specifically delegated by an authorized provider, verified as required, appropriately supervised, and supported by documented training and competency. Duties involving medication administration must not require independent medical judgment
• Responds calmly to urgent/emergent clinic situations, initiates Basic Life Support/CPR within certification, and assists licensed clinical personnel according to clinic emergency response protocols
• Maintains patient confidentiality, infection prevention standards, accurate documentation, and professional communication with patients, providers, team members, and the public
• Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the role, documented competency, delegated authority, and applicable policy

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Current Oregon EMT license in good standing
• Current NREMT certification
• Healthcare provider level CPR/BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, NCCT, NHA/CCMA, AMT/RMA, or equivalent approved credential
• 2+ years of relevant patient care, EMT, ambulatory care, or medical assistant experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.