Georgetown FSED ED Tech PRN

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II (Emergency Department Technician) works within a multidisciplinary team caring for Emergency Department patients under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse. The role supports communication, coordination of patient care, and department flow; uses appropriate computer functions and systems; and maintains the work area to support efficient operation. The technician collects, processes, transports, and analyzes specimens according to approved testing standards and laboratory policies and procedures, and provides patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

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 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 Emergency Department patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse.
Communicate and coordinate patient care and department flow.
Use appropriate computer functions and systems for assigned duties.
Maintain the work area to ensure efficient operation and workflow.
Collect, process, transport, and analyze specimens according to approved testing standards and laboratory policies and procedures.
Provide patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.