Medical Screener

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a highly esteemed healthcare organization that serves northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. This role involves conducting medical screenings, responding to emergencies, and providing essential care in a supportive environment. With a commitment to excellence, the organization offers competitive salaries and a range of comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, tuition assistance, and retirement savings options. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a recognized leader in the field. Apply today to enhance your career in a rewarding setting!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options

Tuition assistance program

Retirement plans with employer match

Wellness program incentives

Employee discounts at wellness facilities

Interactive employee referral program

Qualifications

• Completion of EMT program and certification required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical screenings and monitor patient status.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid.
• Document patient information and administer medications.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Technician Program

Job description

• Schedule/Shift/Hours Part Time - Days - 12 Hour Shifts

Position conducts medical screening for all clients admitted to the Northern Idaho Crisis Center, assists with medical oversight for patients scheduled for medications, responds to medical emergencies that occur at the center and facilitates medical transfers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs medical screening, including vital signs, for all admitted clients
• Gathers and documents patient information
• Stores client medications and offers at scheduled times
• Performs blood glucose monitoring by fingerstick if indicated
• Performs breathalyzer test for clients who appear intoxicated
• Administers Narcan per policy
• Continually monitors patient medical status during admission
• Provides basic first aid as required
• Responds to any medical emergency that occurs at the center and calls for appropriate assistance
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician program required
• Current Emergency Medical Technician certification from an approved institution required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting or in the field as an EMT preferred
• Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology preferred
• BLS required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it.
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after-tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program, including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more.
• Robust and interactive employee referral program.
• And much more.

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email [e-mail] with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.