Medical Technician - Tucson, AZ, United States - DispatchHealth Management Careers

Description

How You'll Make an Impact:

The DispatchHealth Medical Technician (DHMT) supports patient care by assisting with physical exams, point of care testing and data gathering.

The DHMT 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 a DHMT.

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 patient's home.

Don and doff PPE appropriately and maintain strict infection prevention strategies
Communicate with a healthcare provider via messaging, video conference and mobile device
Obtain patient's 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 any indicated point-of-care lab testing as directed by virtual provider
Provide discharge instructions in conjunction with virtual 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
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (EMT-P) in the state in good standing
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment
Previous experience of comprehensive history gathering and documentation within EMR
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. 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 patient's 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.

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

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

Innovation to trailblaze a new path for healthcare
Compassion to provide quality, safe and excellent care
Watch the video to hear from healthcare professionals on what it's like to work with DispatchHealth.