WellSpan Health·York, Pennsylvania
Acts as a central contact and receptionist for the Surgical ICU, managing communications and medical records. Provides clinical support by assisting patients with activities of daily living and monitoring vital signs.
SHIFT: 7AM-7PM
HOURS: 12 hours/Week
Applicants must have at least 1 year of inpatient experience to be considered
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 10-bed intensive care unit (ICU) that provides care to critically ill surgical patients 18 years and older. SICU serves as an overflow unit for trauma and medical patients. Procedures and care provided include, but are not limited to: invasive hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, venous thrombolytics, arterial alteplase, ventilator management, arterial lines, tracheostomy care (acute and chronic), external pacer and temporary pacer, CRRT utilization, EKOS catheter-directed and ultrasound thrombolysis.
Acts as a receptionist for visitors and serves as a central contact for telephone calls and a distribution point for paper and electronic communication, laboratory and test results.
Interacts daily with visitors, patients, physicians and staff and displays a positive, helpful attitude.
Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders and creates and maintains the medical record.
Schedules patient care services.
Is responsible for electronic data entry and retrieval.
Is a key member of the care delivery team.
Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care.
Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment.
May perform special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.
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, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation.
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.
Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.
WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.
WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification. Applicants must have at least one year of inpatient experience to be considered.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.
