Job Summary

Is responsible for the skillful performance of a variety of clinical and nonclinical patient care functions for a specialized group of patients in accordance with established unit-specific Standards of Care and policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. Shares various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed staff members. Performs routine and assigned clerical duties to support the over all activities and goals.

Job Duties

• Assembles equipment and supplies necessary for patient care and prepares them for use by patient and staff.
• Cleans delivery rooms, instruments, stretchers, monitors and equipment post-delivery or patient use.
• Assumes responsibility for setting up delivery rooms before and after delivery.
• Prepares rooms prior to patient arrival.
• Prepares testing charts and supplies and equipment and linen.
• Responsible for weekly cleaning of equipment and damp dusting in Labor and Delivery and nursery.
• Assumes responsibility for checking all culture media and wrapped sterile supplies for outdates and replaces them accordingly.
• Independently seeks to keep the overall unit organized and neat in appearance.
• Processes and maintains accurate records of departmental activities, correspondence and recurring reports using established file systems, computer-entry terminal, copying printer and other forms, etc.
• Receives and directs phone calls and greets visitors and customers.
• Takes messages, answers questions and refers visitors and patients to appropriate individuals.
• Separates and distributes mail coming into and out of the department.
• Monitors, orders and stocks routine department supplies, papers, and non-routine items upon appropriate authorization on an independent and regular basis.

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)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

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.