ED Observation Unit Tech Full-time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks an Observation Unit Tech to support nursing and medical staff in the Observation Unit. You will perform selected patient care tasks, assist with EKGs and specimen collection, and handle unit secretary/monitor tech duties under RN supervision.

The role combines clinical and clerical work, requiring a high school diploma, Basic Life Support certification, and completion of hospital monitor tech training within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with health care experience.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of hospital-based monitor tech training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical desk duties with accuracy and manage unit communications.
• Serve as monitor tech and assist nursing staff.
• Assist with EKGs, specimens, and patient care as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical skills

EKG support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

BCLS Certification

Monitor Tech Training

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Description

Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: 3rd

Status: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Observation Unit Tech assists the nursing and medical staff by performing selected procedures and tasks for the care of the Observation Unit patients. They also perform duties as Unit Secretary/ Monitor tech, thus having both a clinical and clerical aspect to their role. All functions must be within the scope of training and instruction received and is under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this position. Registered nurses may perform other duties, not specified in this document and specific functions may change as professional practice and standards evolve.

1. Performs desk duties in a clerical role with high levels of accuracy.

• Serve as monitor tech for the unit
• Answers phones utilizing proper telephone etiquette
• Screens phone calls and forwards requests and messages appropriately
• Enters calls utilizing the call log
• Answers call lights and relays messages to appropriate nursing personnel
• Acknowledges and assists all internal and external customers upon arrival at the nurses station
• Ensures ongoing and accurate awareness of unit census and patient needs

2. Provides care appropriate to the observation population and maintains the environment of care.

• Assists in patient care with EKG's, splint application, crutch training and other patient care as assigned or identified.
• Performs and documents appropriate patient procedures according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Performs duties that enhance organization of patient care on the unit.
• Cleans and stocks the department when time allows between patients.
• Notifies appropriate resources upon identifying broken, missing, or equipment out of stock.
• Maintains a safe environment in patient care.
• Obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and labels specimens appropriately.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1. High School diploma or equivalent with recent experience in a health care setting providing patient care.

2. BCLS certified with in the first 90 days.

3. Complete hospital-based monitor tech training within six months of hire.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.