MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - MA, CNA OR HHA CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED

DispatchHealth Management
US - Colorado - Monte Vista
November 5, 2024
Medical

How You'll Make an Impact:

The DispatchHealth Medical Technician II (DHMT-II) supports patient care by assisting with physical exam, point of care testing, treatments and data gathering.
The DHMT II works at the direction of a virtual DispatchHealth Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) while being present with patients in their homes.
Strong organizational and customer service skills are keys to success as the DHMT-II.
Extensive on-the-job training will be provided for this exciting opportunity to assist in the delivery of hospital-level healthcare in the comfort of a patients home.

What You'll Do:

Weekends only (4-8 shifts per month, Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
Drive DispatchHealth vehicle to meet patients at their place of need and load and unload supplies for daily activities
Don and doff PPE appropriately and maintain strict infection prevention strategies
Communicate with a healthcare provider via messaging video conference and mobile device.
Obtain patients vital signs and assist in the collection of patient data
Facilitate a physical exam using a mobile device and conduct other diagnostic tests and treatments as requested by virtual provider, as permitted by state law.
This may include, but is not limited to, blood draws, EKG, splints, basic wound care, and other patient care activities that are required for the successful completion of the visit.
Perform indicated point-of-care lab testing as directed by virtual provider
Prepare discharge instructions in conjunction with provider
Responsible for equipment use, care and allocation
Restock and clean equipment at end of shift appropriately
Other duties as assigned to successfully complete a visit and maintain equipment and vehicles

What You Need:

EMT certification with NREMT, or EMT-B (per state requirements) in good standing, OR Paramedic OR Medical Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, as per state regulations.
Minimum one (1) year patient facing experience
Candidates with a bachelors degree in a core science or lab science and have a minimum of 2 years experience in chemistry and hematology, especially with experience using an i-STAT device, are encouraged to apply.
Valid drivers license with clean driving record
BLS, American Heart Association
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment
Strong customer service, communication, and technological skills
Previous experience of comprehensive history gathering and documentation within EMR
Previous experience with basic procedural skills
Cultural competency - ability to interact with patients and families and develop rapport and trust, ability to communicate and provide verbal professional clinical presentations/summaries
Function autonomously and as part of a team to responsibility deliver care with flexibility and open-mindedness
Continuous learner with strong critical thinking skills
Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and weekends required

Who We Are:

DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare delivery through mobile and virtual healthcare.
A rapidly scaling Denver, Colo., startup, we provide right-sized healthcare through the power of technology, convenience, and service.
DispatchHealth is creating an integrated, convenient, high-touch care-delivery solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team and ensures that we provide personalized, quality care in the home or at the patients location of need.
Our skilled, certified providers arrive onsite with the expertise and tools necessary to administer advanced medical care, supported by our technological infrastructure to ensure quality and to improve outcomes.
DispatchHealth brings together experienced professionals with proven success in medicine, engineering and operations and a passion for transforming the healthcare landscape.

DispatchHealth is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
DispatchHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability leave.

Our Mission

We deliver trusted, compassionate care to all in the comfort of home.

Our Vision

Building the world's largest in-home care system.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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