Technologist Intermediate

Montefiore Health System•North Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clinical and clerical services in a clinic or physicians office, along with related work as required. Responsibilities include recording patient vitals in the EMR; performing diagnostic procedures and tests; preparing specimens; assisting physicians with annual physicals; maintaining clinical supplies and equipment; educating patients; obtaining insurance authorizations; scheduling appointments; handling calls and medical records; and processing medical-record requests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate of successful completion of a Patient Care Technician training program, with competency-based orientation and Basic Cardiac Life Support; training must include phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG.
Graduate of a state-approved nursing assistant certificate program, or two years of experience as a direct care provider in a related clinical setting, or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the Director of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
OHS Annual Assessment.
OHS Fit Test.

Nice To Haves

For Emergency Department positions, EMS training or medical corpsman experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Record patient vital signs and measurements in the EMR, including height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.
Perform EKGs, ankle-brachial index (ABI) tests, and venipunctures as needed.
Prepare blood draws and specimens for resulting.
Connect and disconnect patients from Holter and event monitors.
Assist physicians with annual physicals, including eye and hearing exams.
Perform automated urine testing and rapid strep, hematocrit, HCG, hemoglobin, and INR testing.
Maintain a logbook of abnormal results.
Ensure medications are not expired or opened, and maintain and order medical supplies.
Sterilize instruments and equipment using an autoclave, and prepare patient examination and procedure rooms.
Provide patients with educational materials about upcoming procedures and answer their questions.
Obtain insurance authorizations for prescriptions and procedures.
Make appointments, answer phones, and scan documents and medical records into the EMR.
Reply to and process medical-record requests.