Urgent Care Technician (Outpatient), Plaza Medical Group, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tillamook, Oregon, is seeking an individual to deliver patient care in an urgent care environment. Key responsibilities include assisting physicians during procedures, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and performing wound care and emergency skills. Candidates should possess EMT certification and BLS certification, with a preferred educational background of high school or a Bachelor's degree. Applicants must comply with vaccination requirements as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization preferred.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic care under the direction and guidance of their provider.
• Rooms patients and obtains vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Performs wound care, splinting, IV skills and assists during medical emergencies.
• Coordinates and documents referrals to other physicians or clinics.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Education

High School Education/GED

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Performs tasks (within their scope of practice/licensing requirements) required to ensure efficient and effective delivery of patient care in the Urgent Care clinic environment. Functions directly under the supervision and guidance of the Clinic Nurse Manager. Identifies urgent situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Assists physician during procedures when needed.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Successful completion of Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization: Preferred
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
• Paramedic Certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (PM): Required

Essential Functions

• Provides basic care under the direction and guidance of their provider. Assists physician during procedures when needed; e.g., Pap test, lesion removal, colposcopy, dressing change.
• Rooms patients and obtains vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. Documents vital signs in the EPIC Electronic Medical Record System.
• Performs wound care, splinting, IV skills (IV starts/infusions and IV medication administration), and assists during medical emergencies.
• Coordinates and documents referrals to other physicians, or clinics, and tracks that follow‑up correspondence has been received. Obtains insurance prior authorizations when needed for radiology procedures such as CT, MRI, stress tests.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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