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Location Tok, AK, US Organization Name Health Services Job Summary Job Summary:

Job incumbent provides technical support for clinical staff with diagnostic procedures, treatments, and provide client with education. Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy

Essential Functions Essential Functions:

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ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Representative Duties:

Under the general administrative supervision of the Provider, job incumbent: 1. Provides primary care/urgent care technical support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care. 2. Takes direction and assignments from the RN's and Providers. 3. Assists the RN's and Provider's in providing technical care of the patients by performing: phlebotomy and IV starts, 12 lead EKGs, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performing X-rays, Point of Care Testing, wound care, inserts Foley catheters, obtains lab specimens, enters lab and radiology orders and documents all care/procedures provided in EHR. .4. Assists the Urgent Care Provider with technical support such as suturing simple lacerations after credentialing process is completed. 5. Assists the provider with physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. (Laboratory and X-ray after training process is completed). 6. Applies a variety of orthopedic splints and fits patients for crutches. 7. Cleans equipment and workspace. 8. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and refers for repair. 9. Trains and cross-trains other technical staff as required. 10. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.

Other Responsibilities:

11. Perform other job-related duties as assign.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

12. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 13. State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician, II, III or

MICP. 14. ACLS, PALS, ATLS

certifications/Qualifications preferred. 15. One year clinical experience as emergency responder or similar experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. 16. BLS and CPR. According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications. 17. Ability to perform general and routine medical skills to include minor lab procedures and office diagnostic procedures. 18. Must maintain strict confidentiality. 19. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

20. Must have computer experience; computerized database and word processing. 21. Must be proficient with equipment and tools used in clinical setting. 22. Skills in working with the public and various types of health care providers. 23. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Supervision:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Physical demands:

Work requires considerable walking, standing, pushing, bending, stretching, and lifting when helping patients to and from vehicles, wheelchairs, stretchers and other patient care activities. Excellent use of good body mechanics with full body range of motion required. Incumbents must have excellent manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Must be able to lift and push at least one hundred pounds. Incumbent must be able to carry and pull at least twenty pounds. Standing on feet for at least 85% of time is expected of this position. Some kneeling and crawling is involved. Incumbent must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a busy and sometimes stressful environment. May work evening clinics on rotating scheduled, when assigned.

Summation Summation:

Work is primarily in a clinical setting. There is common exposure to contagious diseases. May be frequently exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations