Urgent Care Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Testing

St. Luke's University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Urgent Care Technician to support Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine by handling clerical and clinical duties to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.

The role involves patient intake, vital signs, scheduling, point-of-care testing, and assisting nursing staff and providers to deliver efficient, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required; basic computer skills; medical terminology a plus.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Medical terminology a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assesses patient acuity in waiting areas, escorts patients to exam rooms, completes intake by gathering medical history and obtaining vital signs, and prepares the patient and room by setting up necessary instruments and equipment for the visit.
• Schedules patients for advanced care with specialty providers, workers compensation follow ups, and other clinical services as needed.
• Performs point-of-care testing per protocol, and ensures proper cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and exam rooms. Maintains competency in specimen collection, Performs Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing (Fit for Duty), following chain-of-custody protocols for various specimen types (urine, saliva, hair, breath and blood).
• Assist nursing staff and Providers to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all patients.

Conocimientos

Clerical tasks

Clinical duties

Patient interaction

Medical terminology

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Urgent Care Technician to support Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine by handling clerical and clinical duties to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.

The role involves patient intake, vital signs, scheduling, point-of-care testing, and assisting nursing staff and providers to deliver efficient, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required; basic computer skills; medical terminology a plus.