At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave
Employment Type: Employee
Employment Classification: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours: 24
Additional Locations: Job Information: Summary:
Provides direct patient care within scope of practice.
Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).
Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Position Responsibilities:
* The ER technician performs wound care (apply steri-strips, wound cleansing, wound irrigation, preparation for suturing, applying the dressing ordered by the physician post suturing), applying the appropriate orthopedic splint per physician order, burn care, eye irrigation, bladder scanning, crutch fitting and walking instructions, assisting with patient immobilization, and pediatric immobilization.
* Patient transport.
* ECG's, toileting, bathing, patient rounds (same functions as the MST without Phlebotomy).
* Assists the ED physicians with orthopedic procedures (i.e. orthopedic reduction) and invasive procedures.
* Point of care testing i.e. I Stat, urine pregnancy, urine dip, and accu-checks. Maintain the logs and run controls.
* Maintains specialized equipment carts (central line cart, airway cart, suture cart, splinting cart, ENT cart, pediatric supply cart).
* Assists with setting up equipment for telenuerology, hypothermia, and CPR.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
BLS for healthcare provider or the ability to obtain within first month.
Hourly Rate: $17.97 - $25.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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