URGENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Company: CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON
Location: Warren
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
PRN, on call 12:30pm to 8:30pm, and 8:30am to 4:30pm Onsite
Summary: The Urgent Care Technician provides care to patients as
delegated by and under the direction of either a licensed Nurse or
Physician. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational,
and safety needs of patients serviced, regardless of age.
Responsibilities: 1.The Urgent Care Technician interfaces with
patients and families and provides quality care under the direction
of a licensed Nurse or Physician. 2.Able to prioritize and execute
tasks for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner.
3.Provides wound care and suturing of non-complex and orthopedic
injuries as delegated and supervised by the attending Physician
including but not limited to simple suturing, wound cleansing,
suture removal, burn wound cleansing, debridement and dressing
superficial subcutaneous foreign body removal and treatments.
4.Obtains and records vital signs of patients, including by not
limited to height, weight, head circumference, vision screening.
Accurately documents vital signs in the on-line charting software.
5.Performs phlebotomy maintaining compliance with CLIA Quality
Control regulations. 6.Obtains lab specimens via nasopharyngeal
swab, phlebotomy, and other methods as indicated by test orders.
7.Administers vaccines and medications, including antibiotics, as
directed by the physician according to policy and procedure.
8.Reports changes in patient condition to the licensed Nurse or
Physician. 9.Maintains the clinical and exam areas in preparation
for patients and at the completion of the day. Stocks cupboards and
ensures facility is organized and clean. 10.Answers basic health
questions from patients/parents using approved guidelines.
11.Assists in the provision of patient and family education,
including discharge planning needs according to established
policies and procedures. 12.May assist with filing and appointment
scheduling as needed and as time permits. 13.Ability to work
effectively and efficiently as part of the Urgent Care team and
interact with people (patients and other staff members) in a
friendly, supportive manner, at all times. 14.Other duties as
assigned. Other information: Technical Expertise 1.Knowledge of and
experience in medical terminology is required. 2.Experience working
in a healthcare environment is preferred. 3.Basic communication
skills (verbal and written) coupled with good interpersonal,
organizational and critical thinking skills are required.
4.Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or
similar software is required. 5.Experience working in electronic
charting software (e.g. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.
Education and Experience 1.Education: High School Diploma or
equivalent is required. 2.Certification: Completion of state
approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT, Paramedical Program or
Military Training is required. 3.Certification: Basic Life Saving
(BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
4.Years of relevant experience: Minimum of two (2) years is
preferred. 5.Years of experience supervising: None. On Call FTE:
0.001000 Status: Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal
Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans,
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