Emergency Department Technician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Prestonsburg, KY

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and acts as assistive personnel providing patient care in the Emergency Department. Duties include customer service, obtaining vital signs, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, performing electrocardiograms, and transporting patients. The role also supports the healthcare team with clerical and receptionist duties, equipment cleaning, and maintaining department neatness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy training and/or at least one year of experience as a phlebotomist.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Ability to interact efficiently and professionally with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
• Ability to move and lift patients and equipment as required.
• Compliance with OSHA regulations regarding N95 respirator training and fit testing.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training or equivalent experience as a Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture, fingersticks, heelsticks, and bleeding-time procedures, according to hospital procedures.
• Identify patients and properly label specimen tubes.
• Determine the priority of STAT blood draws and ensure timely delivery of specimens to the laboratory via the ED chute or transport.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Provide direct patient care under the direction of licensed personnel, using appropriate skills and judgment.
• Maintain current knowledge and certification.
• Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department-specific, and job-related safety hazards.
• Perform other necessary duties and responsibilities.
• Carry out clerical duties that support the healthcare team in providing patient care.
• Receive and direct phone calls as needed.
• Greet patients and answer phones when required.
• Clean equipment daily and maintain neatness throughout the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED