Whitehall Full-Time Urgent Care Tech

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Arlington Knolls (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Urgent Care Technician to support Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. You will assess patient acuity, escort patients to exam rooms, complete intake, and prepare rooms with necessary instruments.

Responsibilities include scheduling follow-ups, assisting with specialty referrals, and performing point-of-care testing per protocol. The role requires basic computer skills; medical terminology is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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

Patient intake

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Urgent Care Technician supports both Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine by performing clerical and clinical duties, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care as a vital member of the Care Now service line.JOB DUTIES AND 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.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time. Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lb. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lb. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend and reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent is required.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Basic computer skills required. Medical terminology a plus.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.