Clinic Technician (EMT) - Gastroenterology

Samaritan Health Services
Corvallis, Oregon
Full Time

Email Address

Apply Now

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Samaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients# digestive health. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Experience or training in medical terminology preferred. Lab/EKG experience preferred. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.# Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.# Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT#(Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT#(Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 20 - 40 Lbs PULL (0-20 pounds force) # CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT#(Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT#(Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT#(Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT#(Overhead: 54# and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT#Repetitive KNEEL#(on knees) REACH#- Upward SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT#(Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT#Static (hold #30 sec) ROTATE TRUNK#Sitting ROTATE TRUNK#Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH#Fingers CARRY#1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY#2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY#Hands/wrists STAND BEND FORWARD#at waist REACH -#Forward GRASP#Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Samaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients' digestive health.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
Lab/EKG experience preferred.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely