Urgent Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

General Information:Job title: Urgent Care TechnicianSchedules Available: 12-hour shifts, 9:00 am - 9:00 pmPart-time 1, 48 hours per pay periodWeekend rotation: Every 3rd WeekendHoliday rotation: Required 2 per year - double pay for worked holidays for part-time staffPosition Summary:The Urgent Care Technician position serves as an assistant to UC staff, providing the best patient care possible. Position Responsibilities:Clean treatment rooms between patients.Stock treatment rooms according to supply plan, maintaining adequate linen supply, and monitoring equipment for failures and reports same according to department procedure.Maintain call lights within reach, cart locks on patient beds, and other safety equipment deployment as directed by RN.Provide surveillance to patients for safety, removing objects from rooms that may be used for self-harm where indicated, and providing surveillance for those with mental health needs as directed by provider or RN.Transport patients as directed/required.Report observations and changes in condition of a patient to ensure professional assessment.Promptly answer patients' call lights and requests for assistance.Perform I&O recording; check vital signs and weight; specimen collection; EKG testing and other assistive tasks such as splinting.Effectively communicate with other nursing staff, providers, and other departments to provide excellent patient care/department flow.Actively engage in creating and maintaining a healthy work environment.Perform bedside blood glucose monitoring.Perform other duties as requested.Position Requirements:HS Diploma or equivalent required.Certified Nursing Assistant certification, EMT Course completion, or Medical Assistant experience required.Must hold and maintain appropriate certification or licensure.BLS certification required.Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesIntermediate proficiency with computers is requiredSelf-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and customer service skills.Knowledge of medical terminology.Strong critical thinking and multitasking competency