ED Observation Unit Tech Full-time Nights

BHS•Louisville, KY

10d

About The Position

The ED Observation Unit Tech assists nursing and medical staff by performing selected procedures and tasks for the care of Observation Unit patients. The role also performs Unit Secretary and monitor tech duties, combining clinical and clerical responsibilities. All duties must be within the scope of the training and instruction received and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a full-time, third-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Recent experience in a health care setting providing patient care.
BCLS certification within the first 90 days.
Complete hospital-based monitor tech training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate clerical desk duties.
Serve as monitor tech for the unit.
Answer phones using proper telephone etiquette, screen calls, and forward requests and messages appropriately.
Enter calls in the call log.
Answer call lights and relay messages to appropriate nursing personnel.
Acknowledge and assist internal and external customers arriving at the nurses station.
Maintain awareness of unit census and patient needs.
Assist with patient care, including EKGs, splint application, crutch training, and other assigned or identified care.
Perform and document patient procedures according to hospital policy and procedure.
Perform duties that support the organization of patient care on the unit.
Clean and stock the department when time allows between patients.
Notify appropriate resources about broken, missing, or out-of-stock equipment.
Maintain a safe patient-care environment.
Obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and label specimens appropriately.