Intermediate Care Tech - Military Medic and Corpsmen Program - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven health system as an Intermediate Care Tech, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals, assisting with critical procedures and providing essential support to patients of all ages. You'll engage in a collaborative environment, utilizing your skills to make a meaningful impact while also benefiting from a range of perks and a commitment to your professional growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Studios

Health and Wellness App

Childcare Discounts

Continued Education and Training

Qualifications

• Graduate of Military Emergency Medical Course required.
• Must have experience as a corpsman or combat medic.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical clinical services for patient care and safety.
• Assist with complex procedures and recognize life-threatening situations.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Management

Medical Equipment Operation

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Military Emergency Medical Course

Tools

Defibrillators

Electrocardiographs

EMR Systems

Job description

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Intermediate Care Tech - Military Medic and Corpsmen Program - FT

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Requisition Number: 147887

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Important Note: Candidate Must Be Referred by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services - Military Medics and Corpsmen Program (MMAC)

Do not apply to this position if you have not applied to MMAC first. Visit: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-medics-corpsmen-mmac-program

As part of the healthcare team, the Intermediate Care Tech – Military Medics and Corpsmen Program performs technical clinical services related to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages. Provides quality services through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. This position is responsible for the support of wound care and the mass blood transfusion process as well as draw blood, insert IV’s, behavioral and psychiatric situations, Foley insertion, cardiac monitoring, patient transportation, and assistance with bedside procedures. Assists nursing and Physicians with complex, specialized, and potentially life threatening procedures such as defibrillation, cardioversions, insertion of check drainage tubes, or initiation of mechanical ventilation. Will also assist during Code Blues and Rapid Responses. The incumbent must independently recognize life threatening situations and act to correct these according to established national and facility protocols.

The incumbent supports and assists with a wide range of patient conditions. The purpose of the work is to provide efficient support with patient care, patient handling, and patient transport in accordance with protocols. Interacts with unit staff, patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments, and the general public. Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. May be required to sit with patients on suicide precautions. May be exposed to infectious diseases, biohazardous and hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.

• Perform necessary interventions based on competencies and established protocols/standards of care.
• Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations to include crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, and one-to-one observations.
• The incumbent must independently recognize life threatening situations and act to correct these according to established national or facility protocols
• Operates specialized medical equipment such as defibrillators, electrocardiographs, and oxygen apparatus
• Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
• Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinical disciplines to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between areas of care within the hospital.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Will assist with ambulation of patients.
• May be assigned to transport patients independently monitoring the patient’s condition on campus and during procedures.

To learn more about this program, click the link below to view a recent news story and see how Military Medics and Corpsmen will help Carilion Clinic achieve it's mission to improve the health of the communities it serves.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of Military Emergency Medical Course. Honorable Discharge.

Experience: Must be a corpsmen, combat medic or air force medical technician with an honorable discharge in the last 12 months.

Licensure/Certification: BLS, ACLS, PALS within one year of hire.

Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must be organized and self motivated.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 147887
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening/Night
Shift Details: Rotating schedule, 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with weekends and holidays as needed.
Recruiter: JAMIE S RATLIFF
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.