ER Attendant - DeKalb Emergency Department - FT - 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Fort Payne, AL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech provides patient care tasks that do not require a license, as directed by a nurse. Duties may include assisting with toileting, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, transporting patients, applying cardiac monitors, performing EKGs, and checking finger-stick glucose after appropriate training. The role may also include clerical and secretarial duties for the assigned unit under the direction of the unit director. The attendant serves as the unit receptionist, responds to patient and visitor inquiries within the scope of practice, and orders and monitors the use of selected office supplies, nutritional supplements, and forms.

The position requires maintaining confidentiality concerning personal, financial, medical, and employment information about patients, families, and employees. The attendant follows and reinforces accepted safety practices, reports hazards and takes appropriate action, and participates in safety instruction programs. The listed duties describe the essential functions of the role and are not an exhaustive description of all possible work requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write.
• Proficiency in patient care and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of an RN.
• Emotional maturity and ability to function effectively under stress.
• CPR required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Tech, preferably in the area of application.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tasks that do not require a license, as directed by a nurse.
• Assist with toileting, specimen collection, vital signs, patient transport, cardiac monitor application, EKGs, and finger-stick glucose checks after appropriate training.
• Perform clerical and secretarial duties related to the assigned unit under the direction of the unit director.
• Serve as the unit receptionist and answer patient and visitor inquiries within the scope of practice.
• Order and monitor the utilization of selected office supplies, nutritional supplements, and forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal, financial, medical, and employment information regarding patients, families, and employees.
• Follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and the medical center.
• Report hazards and initiate appropriate action.
• Participate in safety instructional programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed