Urgent Care Technician

Summary

Provides emergent/urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and/or registered nurse. 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.

Responsibilities

• Captures and documents patient history and vital signs.
• 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.

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).

Qualifications

• None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
• BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Includes recognition performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews, base pay adjustments, medical, dental and vision coverage, discounted gym memberships and fitness resources, free Care.com membership, voluntary benefits, basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options, short-term and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option, 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution, additional 457(b) plan, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care, health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan, academic degrees and certificate programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and submission of federal student loans for forgiveness.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Contact Information

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.