Paramedic (Urgent Care Technician)

Job description

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 are driven to learn from one another. ### **The Opportunity** ConvenientMD is seeking a dedicated Paramedic, who is a nationally registered EMT to join our team as an Urgent Care Technician. As a vital clinical team member, you will play an integral role in providing high-quality care to our patients, working alongside medical providers, and contributing to a supportive, collaborative environment. If you are a skilled paramedic looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced setting, this position could be a great fit for you. ### **Your Impact** - **Patient Care & Triage:** Conduct comprehensive patient triage by taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and performing observational examinations to identify immediate healthcare needs. - Assist with patient exams, ensuring all necessary equipment and documentation are prepared, while supporting providers during testing and procedures. - **Clinical Procedures:** - Perform diagnostic and testing procedures, including vision, hearing, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, spirometry, and more. - Execute point-of-care testing such as strep, flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, glucose, lipid panel, and urinalysis. - Provide cardiac and airway management, including ECGs, AED use, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen administration. - Deliver wound care assessments, immunizations, and medication administration per federal and state regulations. - **Patient Engagement & Documentation:** Assist with patient inquiries, communicate test results, and explain medication or therapy plans. - Maintain accurate electronic medical records, documenting patient histories and treatment details. - Observe and report changes in patients' conditions, taking necessary action as needed. - **Clinic Operations:** - Ensure medical instruments and equipment are clean, sterilized, and maintained per organizational policies. - Maintain a stocked and sterile workspace, supporting smooth clinic operations. - **Collaboration with Clinical Team:**Work closely with other members of the clinical team to ensure seamless coordination of patient care. - Communicate effectively and efficiently with providers and other healthcare professionals to relay patient information and updates. - Welcome and support the training of new team clinic team members. ### **Required Availability** - Must be able to work 12-hour shifts in consecutive and or non-consecutive days: - For full-time: Must be able to work three (3) 12-hour shifts a week with at least four (4) shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday. - For part-time: Must be able to work two (2) 12-hour shifts per week with at least two (2) shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday. - For per diem: Must be able to work four (4) 12-hour shifts per month, ideally working one (1) shift each week. - Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays. - If needed, must be able to work at a minimum of three (3) other ConvenientMD locations within a one (1) hour travel distance from your primary clinic. - Required to travel for training shifts which may occur outside of your primary clinic within a one (1) hour commute. ### **Who You Are** - ***Education:*** High school diploma or GED required. - ***Certification and demonstrated prior experience:*** Licensed paramedic (preferably nationally certified) with prior experience placing and monitoring IVs. - ***Basic Life Support (BLS) certification:*** American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. We do not accept CPR, ACLS certifications, or online only classes. - ***Compassionate, authentic, and patient focused:***Supports patients through kindness; demonstrating understanding for others and contributing to the creating a community of belonging. - ***Proactive and confident communicator (written and verbal):*** Foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise, unafraid of professional directness both with colleagues and patients. - ***Trustworthy:*** Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle all patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. - ***Effective communicator and cross collaborator:***Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, team members, and stakeholders across the organization. - ***Excellent team player:*** Enjoys collaborating with others and being a part of a strong team dynamic. - ***Technically savvy:***Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, experience with or ability to learn Experity as well as other business systems. ### **Bonus Qualifications** - 1-2 years of patient triage experience in an urgent care or emergency department preferred. #### **Why You'll Love Working With Us** - Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth - Urgent care services at no cost to our team members and their families - Extensive benefit offerings including health, dental, and vision coverage, company paid short-term disability, and optional pet insurance - 401k match after one year of service - Access to our primary care (depending on location) - Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families - Employer rewards and access to discounts offered on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and more *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.* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.