Unit assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

POSITION DETAILS

Department : Center for Orthopedics

Location : US : PA : Lewisburg

Typical Work Schedule : 7am-7pm, 3pm-11pm, and / or 11am-11pm (rotating weekends and holidays)

Primary Shift : Shift 2

Work Type : 0.5 FTE (part-time, 40 hours biweekly)

Exempt : No

SUMMARY

The Unit Assistant is responsible for providing clerical service as well as assisting in providing patient care and maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse in accordance with established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School graduate or equivalent required.

2. Satisfactory completion of recognized formal program for nursing assistant / health care assistant / medical secretary preferred. Medical Terminology course preferred.

3. BLS certification required.

4. Pennsylvania state police criminal record check, child abuse history clearance and an FBI criminal history check required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Potential exposure to infect diseases / toxic waste / irritants 25.00%
• Subject to injury from confused, combative patients 35.00%
• Work with heavier capacities with mechanical lifts 35.00%
• Manual and finger dexterity to operate computer & equipment 100.00%
• Maneuvering and positioning patients up to 300 lbs 35.00%
• Pushing / pulling wheelchairs, stretchers & equip up to 50lbs 10.00%
• Must be able to see / hear, or use prosthetics 100.00%
• Stand, bend, lift & grab / clean necessary items / instruments 35.00%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch / crawl / climb stairs / ladders / small spaces 10.00%
• Walking, standing and lifting of materials / equip up to 60lbs 35.00%

ABOUT WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values : Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.

ABOUT WELLSPAN HEALTH

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 220 locations, nine-award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.