Infusion Technician (Full Time Days)
St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, United States
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 Infusion Technician is primarily responsible for providing patient care. The Infusion Tech participates in date collection, planning and implementation of patient care.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Welcomes and/or assists all individuals when they arrive in the unit in a professional, friendly and efficient manner.
- Gathers appropriated information to complete the patient registration process. Completes patient registration process as needed Assembles and maintains order of the outpatient record.
- Prepares chart documents to be picked up by medical records and scanned into chart and/or scan documents into HPF to get into electronic medical record.
- Triage/Prioritize calls and distributes to RNs in the clinic when necessary. Demonstrates knowledge of registration as it relates to electronic medical record.
- Works assigned patient and account work ques as assigned to department.
- Schedules patients using Cadence Snap Board Scheduling
- Accurately enters orders through electronic medical records
- Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice
- Performs the following tasks as assigned: Vital Signs. Glucometry. Phlebotomy – both lab draws and therapeutic phlebotomy
- Prepare charts for next days patients.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently 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 and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
May be required to travel to other network locations to cover staffing needs.
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or GED preferred Health care specialty training preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Evidence of successful completion of BLS or completion within 6 months of hire. Attend St. Luke’s Health Network Associate Patient Care Course or evidence of previous training determined through competency testing.
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!!