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PM Pediatric Care · 3 months ago

Pediatric Urgent Care Tech (Paramedic) - Richardson, TX - Part Time or Per Diem

Texas - Richardson

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

PM Pediatric Care is a company dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care, and they are seeking a Pediatric Urgent Care Tech to join their team. The role involves providing clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting, assisting with patient care, and maintaining effective relationships with patients and healthcare providers.

ChildrenHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations

Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake and prioritize patient care

Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of their practice

Remain knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology

Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice

Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required

Practice common safety hazards and precautions

Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifies RN and/or physician

Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians

Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential

Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Assists patients with complaints and takes an active role in service recovery when needed

Assist physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay, etc.)

Qualification

EMT-P certificationBLS certificationPALS certificationMedical terminology knowledgeMedical equipment knowledgeCustomer service focusProfessionalismProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

EMT-P or NREMT-P or LP licensure or certification required

Current Healthcare BLS Provider certification required

Knowledge of medical practice and terminology

Skill in identifying and resolving problems

Knowledge of clinic's processes and procedures

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

Ability to use good reasoning and judgement and act calmly in emergency situations

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally

Possess the following qualifications: Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism

Preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended

Company

PM Pediatric Care

PM Pediatric Care is the nation's largest provider of pediatric urgent care for children and young adults age 0-26, with offices coast to coast, telemedicine, and now mental health services available.

Founded in 2005