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Concentra

Occupational health services provider and clinics

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeDes Moines, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced EMT is required.
  • Must meet credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is required.
  • At least 3 years of job-related experience is required.
  • 911 experience is required.
  • Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
  • 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 and emergency care.
  • Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and convey information to supervisors, peers, and customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to use judgment and perform critical thinking.
  • Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to enter data into various systems and applications.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended sitting and computer use, occasional standing, walking, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing, and lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to hear and understand clearly, have conversations with staff, customers, and management, and meet hearing requirements for telephone and in-person contacts.
  • Normal or corrected vision to acceptable levels for office work.
  • Ability to handle routine deadlines and stressful or unpredictable situations while managing confidential and sensitive information carefully.

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency medical and trauma care to patients in various settings, triage and provide urgent care, and deliver one-on-one patient care in accordance with established protocols.
  • Perform Department of Transportation and non-Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing; training is provided.
  • Prepare patients for physical examinations, take vital signs, and conduct required or requested ancillary testing, including vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, pulmonary function tests, audiogram testing, and respirator fit testing.
  • Perform rapid screening tests, including influenza, strep, mononucleosis, and glucose tests; training is provided.
  • Determine the nature and extent of an illness or injury and establish first-aid procedures or the need for additional assistance, based on statements from involved persons, patient examination, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
  • Perform routine medical procedures as ordered by the treating clinician and triage emergent patients as needed.
  • Assist clients with case management of injuries and follow-up care as needed.
  • Dispense medications and durable medical equipment as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations and standing orders.
  • Administer prescribed first-aid treatment, potentially including splint application, oxygen or intravenous injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, and artificial resuscitation.
  • At the direction of the Center Medical Director, communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities to obtain further-treatment instructions and arrange patient reception.
  • Complete quality assurance activities on equipment, medical devices, and testing processes used in the center.
  • Maintain supplies, clean equipment and the onsite clinic, and help maintain a neat, clean, and orderly facility.
  • Complete applicable training, including monthly clinical competency training.
  • Maintain and operate medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping.
  • Notify the supervisor promptly when equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or the facility is not operating as expected.
  • Keep patients informed of expected wait times throughout their center visit.
  • Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules.
  • Attend client safety team meetings or huddles as required.
  • Assist clients with wellness activities.
  • Work independently, perform well under pressure, and make quick decisions.
  • Travel overnight by land or air as required, up to 10%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection certifications are a plus.
  • OSHA safety certifications or experience are a plus.
  • ARC/CPR Instructor certification is a plus.
  • Fire Fighter experience is a plus.

About the Company

Concentra

Occupational health services provider and clinics

Concentra provides occupational health services to employers and their workers. It operates a nationwide network of medical centers and onsite clinics offering occupational medicine, onsite health care, physical therapy, and telemedicine. Patients access care at Concentra centers or at workplaces, with clinicians coordinating tests, treatments, and rehabilitation to support workers’ health and safety. The company differentiates itself through its large, multi-site footprint (more than 520 medical centers and 130+ onsite clinics), a long track record (40+ years), and a strong emphasis on a patient-focused experience guided by its mission to improve the health of America’s workforce. Concentra’s goal is to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time, by delivering quality clinical care and a positive customer experience that leads to lifelong well-being.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Addison, TX
Founded
1978

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