EMT - Sign-On Bonus: Hands-On Patient Care

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

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.