Emergency Medical Technician EMT PRN

Overview:

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) performs routine medical and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician as well as supports in other areas of the facility as needed including registration and referral management. This role requires efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care while thriving in a fast-paced environment ensuring every patient is treated with quality clinical care and is provided a welcoming and respectful experience.

Responsibilities:

Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing

Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, pulmonary function tests, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing

Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)

Assist providers during examination and treatment

Determine nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of patient, and knowledge of emergency medical practice

Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed

Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care

Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations

Administer prescribed first-aid treatment potentially performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or intravenous injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation

At the direction of the Center Medical Director, communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility

Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center

Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms

Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly

Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping

Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected

In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume

Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit

Cross trained to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communicating wait times, answering multi-line telephone system, distributing employer results/paperwork, etc.

Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules

Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required

Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician

CPR/First Aid Certification

Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection certifications

Job-Related Experience

at least 1 year

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility

Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

Demonstrated medical knowledge, techniques and information needed to treat injuries

Demonstrated ability to administer first aid/emergency care

Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and convey information to supervisors, peers and customers

Demonstrated ability use judgement and perform critical thinking

Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and entry of data into various systems/applications

Permanent