ED Observation Unit Tech Part-time Nights

Baptist Healthcare System • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The ED Observation Unit Tech assists nursing and medical staff by performing selected procedures and tasks to care for Observation Unit patients. The role also includes Unit Secretary and monitor tech duties, combining clinical and clerical responsibilities. All duties must remain within the scope of the training and instruction received and are performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours weekly on the third shift. The tech performs unit desk and monitoring duties, supports patient care, and helps maintain an organized, clean, stocked, and safe care environment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate clerical desk duties and serve as the unit monitor tech.
• Answer phones using proper telephone etiquette; screen calls and appropriately forward requests and messages.
• 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 policies and procedures.
• 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 by venipuncture and label specimens appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED