Manager Clinical Scheduling - Orthopaedics

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work evening shifts supporting nurses and patients. The role includes monitoring telemetry, assisting with personal care, and reporting concerns to the RN in charge.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma and BLS certification prior to orientation. Preferred candidates may have ED or monitor tech exposure and additional life-support training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities and comfort needs.
• Perform monitor technician duties: continuous observation of heartbeat patterns and telemetry rhythms; report concerns to RN.
• Troubleshoot monitoring problems and identify solutions when needed.

Skills

BLS

Telemetry monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9

Shift: Evening (1:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.)

Shift Differential: $2.00/hr for evenings

Minimum Hourly Rate: $18.00

Recruiter Contact: Kathryn Rush at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician contributes to basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. The technician also performs monitor technician duties, including continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns, noting irregularities in telemetry rhythms, ensuring monitors function correctly, and reporting concerns to the RN in charge or charge nurse. The technician must have troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identify possible causes, and seek solutions. Actual tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Six months of ED or monitor tech experience, heart arrhythmia course completion, or current nursing student.

BENEFITS

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay is based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.