Emergency Department Technician
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LocationPrestonsburg, KY, US
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentAllied Health
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 3, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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High School Diploma or GED
Phlebotomy training and/or a minimum of one (1) 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
Maintains current knowledge/certification
Formal training or equivalent experience, such as 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
Must comply with OSHA regulations regarding N95 respirator training and fit testing
Overview
Functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse, acts as assistive personnel to provide care to patients, some of the functions include customer service skills, obtaining vital sign, point of care testing, phlebotomy, EKG’s and transportation of patients in the Emergency Department.
Responsibilities
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Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick and bleeding time) according to established procedure of the Hospital.
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Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
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Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely delivery of all patient specimens to lab for testing via the ED chute or via transport to lab.
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Performs electrocardiograms.
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Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
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Maintains current knowledge/certification.
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Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
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Assumes all other duties and responsibilities necessary.
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Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist healthcare team to provide patient care.
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Receives and directs phone calls and when needed in the department.
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Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones when required.
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Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
Qualifications
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
Work Experience:
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Phlebotomy training and/or a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Phlebotomist required.
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Formal training or equivalent experience, such as Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), preferred.
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Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
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No licensure or certification requirements specified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
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Ability to interact efficiently and professionally with a wide variety of individuals.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
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Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
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Basic computer skills preferred.
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Ability to move and lift patients and equipment as required.
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Must comply with OSHA regulations regarding N95 respirator training and fit testing.
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