Medic al Assistant
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and emergency response. This vital role combines clinical skills, critical thinking, and compassionate patient interaction to support medical professionals in fast-paced environments. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Duties
Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed history taking to support accurate diagnoses.
Assist healthcare providers with procedures such as venipuncture, medication administration.
Manage emergency situations by applying critical care techniques, triage protocols, and Level I or Level II trauma center procedures.
Handle medical documentation accurately using appropriate medical terminology and physiology knowledge; document procedures, assessments, and treatment plans thoroughly.
Administer injections and perform basic life support (BLS) to stabilize patients in urgent or critical conditions.
Operate DME (Durable Medical Equipment), assist with transport logistics including critical care transport, and ensure compliance with safety standards such as heavy lifting protocols.
Skills
Proven experience in critical care settings, hospital environments, or emergency medicine with a focus on patient safety and rapid response.
Strong background in triage processes within Level I or Level II trauma centers; familiarity with air ambulance or critical care transport is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and emergency procedures to perform thorough patient assessments.
Skilled in medication administration, venipuncture, and physical examinations under pressure.
Prolonged periods of standing or walking; adept at working in fast-paced environments requiring quick decision-making.
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person