Urgent Care Technician

Urgent Care Technician

Urgent Care Clinic

0.80 - 1.0 FTE, 64 - 80 Hours a Pay Period

Days/Evenings, Hours between 7 am - 7 pm

Weekends: Every Third Weekend

Holidays: Every Third Holiday

Position Overview:

The Urgent Care Technician is an integral part of the health care team who, under the direction of a professional nurse, assists in the delivery of patient care in Urgent Care and other departments throughout Winona Health as required. The Urgent Care Technician primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by the professional nurse or Urgent Care provider.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a professional nurse or an Urgent Care Provider, performs duties related to the care and comfort of our patients including, but not limited to; rooming of patients, vital signs, basic wound care, splinting, first aid, assisting with application of cardiac monitor, crutch fitting and training, IV fluid preparation, IV removal, patient rounding and ECG's.

• Assists the professional nurse and UC Provider with procedures including, but not limited to, set up for procedures, pelvic examinations, laceration repair, and Foley catheter insertion. Obtains and puts away supplies to ensure quality and timely delivery of patient care. Delivers various items to the appropriate areas as needed. Assures stocking of the UC is completed on each designated shift including stocking of supply carts.

• Is responsible for the cleaning of department equipment, patient care and staff areas. Assist with checking and maintaining oxygen tanks within the department.

• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted and communicates concerns to the professional nurse in a timely manner. Reports any malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT program

• Current BLS Certification

• Current in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Preferred:

• Previous CNA or EMT experience is preferred

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.