Urgent Care Tech

Company: ConvenientMD
Location: Sanford
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Urgent Care Tech (Paramedic)
At ConvenientMD we're on a mission to make good health more convenient for all - working to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. To support this belief, we're building a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about improving lives, are passionate about work that can make a difference, and driven to learn from one another.
The Urgent Care Tech is a Paramedic with a National Registry Certification, functioning under the Medical Direction of Convenient MD. The UCT possesses the education and skills of advanced patient assessment for the management of various medical illnesses and traumatic injuries, airway management, intravenous therapy, and pharmacological interventions. The UCT will function as the lead team member in situations where an RN is not scheduled and will work as part of the clinical team completing all shared clinical responsibilities and tasks within their scope of practice.
What you'll do:

• Patient triage, to include but not limited to: vital signs; medical history; observational examination
• Assist with any and all patient exams, testing and procedures under the direction of the provider
• Airway management through nebulizer treatment, oral suctioning, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway, oxygen administration & ventilation with AMBU bag
• Cardiac Management through application of 12 Lead ECG, CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and defibrillation by AED
• Administration of medication and immunizations as outlined by the CMD Urgent Care Technician scope of practice
• Assist with patient call backs to include, but not limited to, answering of patient questions, reporting test results, medication/therapy changes
• Participates in training and precepting new members About you:
  • Nationally Certified Paramedic (Required in NH & MA, ME preferred)
  • Licensed Paramedic
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification Preferred; American Red Cross BLS Certification Accepted
  • Must be able to work 12hr shifts and weekends Physical Requirements:
    • Requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time. Some bending and stooping is required.
    • Must be able to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements.
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
      There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants rarely meet every single job requirement, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process is designed to prevent discrimination against applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes you unique. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you.

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