Urgent Care Technician (Per Diem, Multiple Locations)

capecodhc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

capecodhc is seeking an Urgent Care frontline caregiver to provide direct patient care, collect vital signs, perform EKGs, and assist with intake and room setup. The role includes orienting new UC Technicians and maintaining up-to-date professional development per unit policies.

Qualifications include MA CNA license or MA EMT/Paramedic license in MA, RN program enrollment or healthcare track with at least two clinical rotations, and 1–3 years of direct patient care in Urgent Care or healthcare

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Licenses/certifications: MA CNA, MA EMT/Paramedic; RN/Healthcare track enrollment with 2 clinical rotations; 1–3 years Urgent Care/Healthcare patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Participate as frontline caregiver to patients in Urgent Care.
• Provide direct patient care and collect vital signs, EKGs, wound care, point-of-care testing.
• Assist with intake, exam room prep, and patient registration as needed.
• Orient new UC Techs to the unit.
• Maintain documentation of professional development and knowledge updates.
• Assist with cleaning, stocking, and organizing supplies and rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Offer service excellence to patients, families, visitors and coworkers.

Skills

English communication

Education

MA CNA license (MA)

MA EMT/Paramedic license

Medical Assistant experience

RN program enrollment or Healthcare Track (2 clinical rotations)

1–3 years direct patient care in Urgent Care/Healthcare

BLS certification

Job description

• 1. Participates as a frontline caregiver to patients in Urgent Care
• 2. Provides direct patient care and collects physical, psychological, and social patient data under the Nurse's direction.
• 3. Assists in direct patient care according to the policy and procedures of Urgent Care. This includes but is not limited to: Complete Intake to include vital signs, EKGs, Durable Medical Equipment application, Wound Care, Point of Care Testing, and Ear Irrigations.
• 4. Is familiar with equipment in the department and the location of all items.
• 5. Assesses personal and learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• 6. Orient other UC Techs to the unit as assigned by the manager.
• 7. Performs other work-related tasks and activities as assigned or requested by the manager.
• 8. Assist with cleaning and preparation of exam rooms as needed including stocking rooms and organization of incoming supplies.
• 9. May assist in patient registration, intake, and answering phone calls at the center.
• 10. Perform other work duties as requested.
• 11. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.

• 1. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• 2. Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
  • a. Currently licensed as a CNA in MA with at least one year of patient care experience
  • b. Currently licensed as an EMT or Paramedic in MA
  • c. Previous experience as a Medical Assistant
  • d. Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program OR Healthcare Track program with at least 2 clinical rotations
  • e. Has 1-3 years of direct patient care experience within an Urgent Care, Physician’s Office, or Healthcare setting.
• 3. (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification