ED Tech

BHS•Lexington, KY

16h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II (Emergency Department Technician) works within the multidisciplinary team caring for Emergency Department patients, under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse. The role supports patient care and department flow through effective communication and coordination, maintains an efficient work area, and performs specimen collection, processing, transport, and analysis in accordance with approved testing standards and laboratory policies and procedures. The technician demonstrates proficiency in patient care consistent with hospital policies and procedures and uses appropriate computer functions and systems for assigned duties. The Emergency Department provides 24-hour emergency care to patients needing urgent medical attention for severe injuries or illness. This position is part-time, third shift, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completion of first-year clinical classes in nursing school and validation of a clinical consistent with the individual's level of education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; applicants who are not already certified must obtain it within 30 days of their hire date.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory or customer service experience.
Data-entry and computer experience and/or phlebotomy or point-of-care testing experience.

Responsibilities

Support ED patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse.
Demonstrate effective communication and coordinate patient care and department flow.
Use appropriate computer functions and systems for assigned duties.
Maintain the work area to support efficient operations and workflow.
Collect, process, transport, and analyze specimens according to approved testing standards and laboratory policies and procedures.
Provide patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.