Clinic Technician Specialist (EMT/Paramedic) - Urgent Care

Sign on Bonus: $3,000 Relocation Allowance (up to): $3,000 Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Req #: 63729 Corvallis, OR .
9 (72 hrs/pp) - Varies GSR Urgent Care WI Remote Status: No Salary Range: $21.
98 - $32.
27 *Bonus available to new employees and may require previous work experience.
Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Assists practitioner in assigned Urgent Care and/or specialty clinic(s) in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Urgent Care teams at Samaritan Health Services treat conditions that require immediate attention but are not considered to be life-threatening or severe enough to be cared for in the hospital emergency department.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate or Paramedic licensure required.
Six (6) months related experience required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
Experience and/or training with medical terminology preferred.
Lab/EKG experience preferred.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
GSR Urgent Care WI: ACLS required within six (6) months of hire.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others.
Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team.
Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.
Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Forward REACH - Upward SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists