EMT/SCOPE TECH

Description

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to bring your skills to a supportive, team-oriented environment? We’re seeking a dedicated EMT/Scope Tech to join our growing surgical team. This is a unique opportunity to combine your emergency medical training with hands-on support in a procedure-based setting.

Full-time schedule: 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

Why Join Peak Gastroenterology?

• Competitive market pay: $19 - $21 DOE
• Great health insurance benefits
• Generous 401k matching program up to 5%
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• and so much more...

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record patient medical history, vital statistics, and additional pertinent information in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and/or procedures
• Prepare and administer medications and start IV’s as directed by the provider.
• Collect blood, tissues, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, or physician instructions to patients.
• Answer patient questions regarding procedures or physician instructions.
• Assist with the post-procedure process, supporting the nursing staff in providing patient instructions and discontinuing IV’s as directed. 
• Clean instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Assist providers and other healthcare providers in examining and treating patients; handing them instruments, giving injections, or other tasks as needed. 
• Assist in evaluating patient conditions in emergent situations and perform preliminary diagnosis and life saving measures as necessary. 
• Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• BLS certification required
• 2 years of experience as an EMT preferred
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures.

• Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving about a surgical center.  

• Consistent need for manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination 

• Must be able to move around an office/healthcare environment on a consistent basis 

• Must communicate with others and exchange information frequently and on an on-going basis. 

• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.