ED Observation Unit Tech Part-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 to support the care of Observation Unit patients. The role also performs Unit Secretary and Monitor Tech duties, combining clinical and clerical responsibilities. All functions must remain within the scope of the training and instruction received and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position is part-time, works 24 hours weekly, and is assigned to the third shift. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and recent experience providing patient care in a health care setting. BCLS certification must be obtained within the first 90 days, and hospital-based monitor tech training must be completed within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Recent experience in a health care setting providing patient care.
Obtain BCLS certification within the first 90 days.
Complete hospital-based monitor tech training within six months of hire.
Perform duties within the scope of received training and instruction, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical desk duties accurately.
Serve as the unit monitor tech.
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 at the nurses station.
Maintain accurate 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 appropriate patient procedures in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Perform duties that enhance 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 by venipuncture and label them appropriately.