Urgent Care Technician

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Time away from work: PTO, paid family/

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking an onsite urgent care professional in Fort Collins to provide emergent patient care under physician supervision, perform radiologic procedures, and support a high-volume urgent care team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, efficient clinic operations, and collaboration with clinicians and staff to ensure a positive patient experience. BLS certification and IV proficiency are required, with ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• IV proficiency within 6 months and tracked by department.
• One of CMA; RMA; EMT/EMT-I/Paramedic license; LPN required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates flow of patients in the department to optimize throughput.
• Observes patients and notifies the provider or RN if distress.
• Inserts Foley catheters, performs complex splinting, and venipuncture for blood draw or saline lock.
• Maintains exam/treatment rooms and cleans equipment; manages supply levels and orders as directed.
• Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment; act with decisive judgment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Prospect Primary Care, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department: UCHlthMGN Prospect UC FOCO

Work Schedule: Full Time, 68.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Provides emergent/urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and/or registered nurse. Participates as an active member of the urgent care team, performing radiologic procedures and collaborating with providers, Urgent Care Technicians, and other clinical staff to support efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience. Ensures patient safety and high-quality imaging while supporting patient flow, room turnover, equipment readiness, and supply management throughout the shift. Assists with operational and clinical needs to help maintain timely patient care and throughput. Provides support during emergent situations, including obtaining equipment and supplies, activating EMS, and assisting the care team as needed. May perform additional clinical duties within scope following appropriate training and demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates flow of patients in the department to optimize throughput; keeps patients apprised of delays.
• Observes patients and notifies the provider and/or RN immediately if patient appears in distress. Prepares patients to see the provider; assists prior to, during, and following examination.
• Inserts Foley catheters, performs complex splinting, and performs venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting a saline lock.
• Maintains exam and treatment rooms and other areas. Cleans equipment following established guidelines. Ensures that established standard supply levels are maintained; orders supplies as directed.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED.

Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. IV proficiency per department guidelines within 6 months and is tracked at the department level. One of the following credentials: CMA; RMA; State licensure as EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic; completion of military medic course (no renewal required); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Minimum Experience: None required.

• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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