Urgent Care Tech - Fast-Paced, Patient-Centered Clinic

St. Luke's University Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Urgent Care Technician to support both Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. The role involves patient intake, vital signs, and preparing rooms and instruments for visits, ensuring smooth, high-quality care.

The position requires basic computer skills and can involve performing point-of-care testing and assisting nursing staff and providers to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Urgent Care Technician to support both Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. The role involves patient intake, vital signs, and preparing rooms and instruments for visits, ensuring smooth, high-quality care.

The position requires basic computer skills and can involve performing point-of-care testing and assisting nursing staff and providers to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.