Multi-Skilled Technician

Genesis Primary Care Physicians • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

Under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse, the Multi-Skilled Technician administers basic direct and indirect patient care and performs procedures and related services needed to meet patient and customer needs. The role also performs clerical duties and other department functions as directed. The position is in the Perry County Emergency department and works a 12-hour night shift for 36 scheduled hours per week.

Employees are expected to support Genesis HealthCare System’s mission and values, place patients at the center of their work, and provide compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare. The technician is expected to deliver courteous, patient-centered service; communicate effectively; collaborate with caregivers; protect privacy; and contribute to a safe, clean, and healing environment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• Some prior patient-care or healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write, and explain or describe information to patients, customers, and hospital staff.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including assisting patients in and out of beds or chairs; regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds; and regularly standing, walking, talking, hearing, using hands, and reaching.
• Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately take and record measurements or readings.
• Provide warm and friendly customer service and patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Work collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
• Perform basic direct and indirect patient care and related procedures under registered nurse delegation and supervision.
• Perform clerical duties and other department functions as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and other customers; share pertinent information and ask for feedback.
• Maintain patient dignity and privacy and appropriately handle confidential or sensitive information.
• Respond to requests appropriately and in a timely manner, and anticipate and address customer needs.
• Follow safe patient-handling and materials-handling practices, infection precautions, and proper protective-equipment use.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, quiet, and healing environment and observe slips, trips, and falls risks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED