ICCU Technician Per Diem

Job Summary Responsible for the skillful performance of technical care to patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures and performs clerical duties while functioning as a communication source in the Intensive Critical Care Unit. Job Duties Promptly answers telephone calls and forwards to the appropriate individual. Prepares requisitions and notifies appropriate departments of necessary procedures. Notifies Registration Department of patients to be transferred from Intensive Critical Care Unit. Orders supplies and equipment by maintaining department par levels. Stocks paper supplies at the nurses' and physicians' desks. Cleans IV pumps and equipment as needed. Prepares and applies identification bracelets for life support, call codes. Performs patient procedures such as vital signs, intake and output, bedside blood sugar readings. Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, positioning, and toileting. Assists with initiation of cardiac monitoring as directed by registered nurse, maintain paper in monitor recorder, record rhythm strips per departmental policy, identifies changes in EKG rhythms and notifies registered nurse of same, responds appropriately to monitor alarms, leads off messages. Assists with application of oxygen as directed by registered nurse. Assists with transportation of specimens as directed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Position Details Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY:

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.