Urgent Care Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include assessing patient acuity, escorting patients, gathering history, preparing exam rooms, performing point-of-care testing and aiding nursing staff and providers to deliver compassionate, efficient care.

Qualifications

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

Patient care

Clinical teamwork

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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

Responsibilities include assessing patient acuity, escorting patients, gathering history, preparing exam rooms, performing point-of-care testing and aiding nursing staff and providers to deliver compassionate, efficient care.