Emergency Department Technician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Prestonsburg, KY

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician acts as assistive personnel to provide care to patients in the Emergency Department. Duties include customer service, obtaining vital signs, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, performing EKGs, and transporting patients. The role also supports the healthcare team with clerical and reception duties, maintains equipment and department cleanliness, and follows applicable safety requirements.

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 draws.
• Deliver patient specimens to the laboratory promptly, using the ED chute or transporting them to the lab.
• 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 hazards.
• Perform other necessary duties and responsibilities.
• Perform clerical duties to assist 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