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Why You’ll Love This Job

This is not your typical Occupational Medicine Technician position!

At Premier ER & Urgent Care, you will join a close-knit team of professionals who offer a new approach to healthcare by providing urgent care and emergency services under one roof. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself with a ground-breaking, visionary company where you can take your Occupational Medicine Technician career to new heights. Gain new perspectives as you acquire additional skill sets that will carry you far in your career and be entrusted to make critical decisions that require your valuable problem-solving skills.

If you are interested in joining a creative company that is setting the high bar for the way urgent care is approached, you are on the right track! Apply for our Occupational Medicine Technician opening today!

*Full-Time Shift

Responsibilities

Occupational Medicine Technician Essential Job Functions:
Patient Care

• Prepares patient for examination by performing tasks and/or assisting with procedures that are within his or her knowledge base, competency, and as permitted by the policies and procedures of Thumbs Up Compliance.
• Collects and documents patient weight and vital signs.  
• The Medical Assistant is responsible for the collection of information only. Interpretation of the information collected is the responsibility of the appropriate licensed care provider.
• Assists in processing occupational health patients by performing injury care, drug and alcohol screenings, pulmonary function test, respirator fit test, audiograms, and other approved occupational health services provided.

Laboratory

• Adheres to established laboratory procedures and follows established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory.
• Collects specimens such as blood and urine and performs laboratory tests as ordered on the specimens.
• Processes all samples according to written Laboratory procedures.
• Performs clerical functions associated with laboratory area.
• Assists with maintaining files pertinent to the laboratory area.

Supply Chain Management

• Stocks carts and rooms as needed.  Participates in supply inventory and maintenance of laboratory reagents.
• Receives supplies into the facility.
• Unpacks and properly stores items promptly.  
• Labels laboratory reagents and maintains reagents according to regulatory guidelines.

Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Must possess knowledge and understanding of daily assignments, unit activities, proficiency in medical terminology, and basic computer skills.  
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication.
•   Must be flexible in changing assignments, workload and learning new skills.

The ideal candidate commits to service and quality, can effectively maintain relationships with patients and medical staff, and can perform multiple tasks in a fast paced often stressful environment.  Some minimal travel may be required between sites of operations.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

• Employee is occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 25lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work with and around potentially hazardous materials and diseases.
• Ability to work extended hours.

Why You’ll Love This Job

This is not your typical Registered Nurse (RN) position!

At Premier ER & Urgent Care, you will join a close-knit team of professionals who offer a new approach to healthcare by providing urgent care and emergency services under one roof. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself with a ground-breaking, visionary company where you can take your Registered Nurse (RN) career to new heights. Gain new perspectives as you acquire additional skill sets that will carry you far in your career and be entrusted to make critical decisions that require your valuable problem-solving skills.

If you are interested in joining a creative company that is setting the high bar for the way urgent care is approached, you are on the right track! Apply for our Registered Nurse opening today!

**Full-Time Night Shift; Salary $50.00**

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused nursing care of the acutely ill or injured patient. Utilizes the core nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating and correlating accurate documentation to reflect the course of treatment.  
• Ensures patient care is holistic, compassionate and meets both the clinical and spiritual/emotional needs of the patient.
• Triages and prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources. Implements the care plan and monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide well-coordinated patient care. Promotes a positive attitude for good interpersonal, interdepartmental, and inter-facility relationships. Shows consideration for and maintains good relations with others. Ensures assignments delegated to another team member are within his/her scope of practice, competency, and level of licensure, communicating needs in a clear and concise manner. Assures delegated tasks are completed and accurate.
• Performs essential job functions within his/her scope of practice and maintains awareness of and adheres to current policies and procedures set forth by Premier as well as other regulatory guidelines set forth by entities including but not limited to The Texas Department of State Health Services, Board of Nurse Examiners and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
• Adheres to established laboratory procedures and follows established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory. Processes specimens according to written Laboratory procedures, reporting results and filing paperwork accordingly.
• Provides basic respiratory services including use of capnography, pulse oximetry, and administration of supplemental oxygen and nebulized aerosolized treatments.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Internally inspired to perform to the best of their ability using his/her own drive or initiative.
• Maintains composure when confronted with job stress or emergency situations and adapts well to changes in the workplace.
• Facilitates patient transfer and discharge.
• Demonstrates a solution-driven attitude. Participates in the development of departmental policies & procedures as well as related documentation by offering recommendations that aligns with current trends in emergency care, represents current standards of care, and supports the focus of Premier to provide family-friendly, compassionate care with little-to-no wait.
• Attends unit meetings, remaining abreast of current departmental, facility, and organizational goals. Assists in dissemination of information as needed to other team members.
• Participates in staff assessment and performance evaluations as requested. Fosters a positive environment conducive to staff development.  Cultivates team members by assisting with competency and training as well as promoting ongoing staff education.
• Diligently executes other duties as assigned.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.

Skills & Qualifications

Education Qualifications and Credentials:  

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas (or compact license with the State of Texas)
• Current certification in BLS
• Current ACLS and PALS are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required      
• At least 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department Setting
• Per CMS requirements, employees working in healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting employment or be approved for a medical or religious exemption

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to Freestanding Emergency Centers in addition to the practice of nursing. Possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

• Employee is regularly required to hear and speak; is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, lift and move more than 10 lbs
• Employee is occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs., climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to constantly make decisions and concentrate.

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