Paramedic (Urgent Care Tech) - Urgent Care

The role

You will triage patients by taking vital signs, documenting history and assisting providers with exams. You will also run point-of-care tests, cardiac and airway care, wound care and medication administration in an urgent care clinic.

What you will do

• Triage patients: take vital signs, document medical history and perform observational exams
• Assist with patient exams and support providers during testing and procedures
• Perform diagnostic tests such as vision, hearing, drug screens, breath alcohol and spirometry
• Run point-of-care tests such as strep, flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, glucose, lipid panel and urinalysis
• Provide cardiac and airway care, including ECGs, AED use, nebulizers and oxygen
• Perform wound care assessments, immunizations and medication administration
• Explain test results and medication or therapy plans to patients
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Keep instruments and equipment clean, sterilized and maintained
• Support training of new clinic team members

Required qualifications

• Licensed paramedic, preferably nationally certified
• Prior experience placing and monitoring IVs
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS and online-only classes are not accepted
• Ability to keep patient information confidential under HIPAA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software, and ability to learn Experity and other business systems
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

Nice to have

• 1 to 2 years of patient triage experience in an urgent care or emergency department

Benefits

• Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Optional pet insurance
• 401k match after one year of service
• Access to primary care, depending on location
• Educational alliance with Purdue University Global, with reduced tuition for team members and families
• Employer rewards and discounts on hotels, travel, entertainment and restaurants
• Collaborative team environment that supports professional growth

Before you apply

• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to travel to other ConvenientMD locations within a one-hour commute
• Lie detector tests are unlawful in Massachusetts as a condition of employment

About the company

ConvenientMD aims to make good health more convenient for patients and providers in New England. The company builds a team focused on improving lives and learning from one another.