Healthcare Technician - ST
Amergis
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Healthcare Technician II to respond to injuries andillnesses and performs associated clerical tasks in a lead position within anoccupational or industrial health setting. The Healthcare Technician IIfunctions as the lead scheduler and handles assignment designations. TheHealthcare Technician II also performs first aid care in accordance withestablished protocols and orders from the medical director or other licensedhealthcare supervisor, as applicable.
Responsibilities:
+ Functionsas the lead scheduler and handles assignment designations
+ Reviewswork of Employee Wellness Technician I
+ Toursfacility for safety hazards, makes appropriate notations
+ Takesreport of injury and completes necessary paperwork
+ Determinesnature and extent of occupational illness or injury
+ Initiatesfirst aid procedures as appropriate
+ Administersfirst-aid treatment at site of emergency, performing such activities asapplication of splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of minor wounds orabrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation
+ Conductsand records health screening tests (as certified), such as breath alcoholtesting, urine drug screening, Snellen and Titmus eye exams, and others testsas prescribed/indicated
+ Establishestriage areas as indicated by the circumstance
+ Distributesand gets signed Refusal of Advised Medical Care form if employee refusesmedical care
+ Transportsemployees to medical facilities for non-life threatening or non-emergencyvisits
+ Arrangesfor transportation to acute care facilities as indicated by the employee’scondition.
+ TheEmployee Wellness Technician is not permitted to personally transport employeesto medical facilities when the following conditions exist or are suspected:
+ Chest / Heart Pain
+ Severe Head Trauma
+ Loss of Consciousness / Fainting /Black Out / Syncope
+ Seizures
+ Loss of Words / Sounds / Letters -Altered Level of Consciousness
+ Electrocution
+ Major and or Symptomatic Amputation
+ Communicateswith professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding furthertreatment and to arrange for reception at treatment facility
+ Providespatient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness sothat autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved
+ Complieswith Company policies/procedures
+ Complieswith client facility policies/procedures
+ Performsother duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
+ CurrentEMT and/or Paramedic certification preferred
+ HighSchool diploma or its equivalent
+ Oneyear of related experience
+ Currentdriver’s license (meet state/client requirements)
+ CurrentCPR card; other health and screening tests as required by specific facilitiesand/or regulatory agency
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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