Medical Technician

Description

Title - Medical Technician

Department - Medical

Location - Camp, Office-based, Residential

Reports To - Nursing Director

Status - Full-Time, Seasonal

Classification - Exempt

Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays

Hours - 40+

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Technician will support our medical team by helping with camper medical and ADL support needs, responding to emergencies, and ensuring smooth operations within the medical facility. This position will be in direct care of campers (within the EMT scope of practice) alongside supporting the medical team of staff and volunteer healthcare professionals. This position is a seasonal summer position that will be part of the summer medical team including summer staff nurses . This position will report to the Nursing Director. Position Dates: May 19th – August 6th.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Job Responsibilities

• The Medical Technician will provide basic care for campers, working alongside staff and volunteer medical teams each camp session.
• Collaboration with the medical team, program team, and cabin life team to ensure that campers are provided with the highest quality of basic care needs.

Job Duties

• Support with medical oversight, triage and first aid as needed at high-risk activity areas.
• Respond with the staff medical team in the event of an emergency.
• Staff The Depot (medical facility) alongside a provider to triage and treat (within scope of practice) new medical complaints.
• Support in tracking The Depot supply inventory.
• Monitor and restock all first aid kits.
• Deliver medications as directed and when appropriate within the EMT scope of practice.
• Documentation and record keeping of medical care, including data entry and use of online database and online logbook.
• Ensuring confidentiality of medical information and medical records at camp
• Work in partnership with the medical and camp team to provide support education to camp staff and volunteers.
• Support the volunteer orientation process and preparation as delegated by the Medical Team
• Serve as an educational resource for staff and volunteers regarding the illnesses and medical needs of their specific campers as well as the growth, development, activities of daily living and special hygiene needs of campers.
• Provide supervision and guidance to cabin medical volunteers as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Be able to move items or people. This will require the strength and mobility to push, pull, lift, and carry.
• Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert protocol.
• Have the strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, according to written emergency procedures and plans.
• Be able to demonstrate or participate in camp activities as they supervise and instruct campers: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current BLS certification
• Current Colorado EMT license in good standing
• Willing to obtain additional medication administration certification (reimbursed) if requested

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Based / Indoors 40%
• Desk / Computer work 40%
• Sitting 40%
• Outdoors 50%+
• Standing 50%+
• Walking / Moving 50%+
• Lifting / carrying Up to 75lbs
• Driving Occasional
• Special Requirements - This is a residential position. Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

DISCLAIMER

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.

ACKNOWLEDEGMENT

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgement indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.