Diagnostic Technologist Per Diem

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Summary
Assists the provider during office hours with clinical duties (i.e. rooming patients cast/splint application and removal etc.) and also assists by scrubbing on surgical procedures while under the supervision of the surgeon and physician assistant.

Job Duties

• Actively supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components.
• Prevents Intervenes to correct minimize or intervenes in actual or potential risks upon observation of physiological or behavioral data.
• Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process.
• Problem solves troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees transfers and/or affiliating students.
• Shares with others and utilizes information learned in daily work practices continuing education and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of orthopedic case in the operating room. and
• 4 years in the operating room.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CRNFA-Cert RN First Assistant CCICBPN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered NursePA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

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