ED Observation Unit Tech Part-time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health in Louisville seeks an Observation Unit Tech to support nursing and medical staff in the Observation Unit. The role blends clinical tasks with clerical duties under RN supervision, including EKG assistance and patient care support.

The part-time position (24 hours weekly) on the 3rd shift emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and effective communication with staff and patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent with recent experience in a health care setting providing patient care.
• BCLS certified within the first 90 days.
• Complete hospital-based monitor tech training within six months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Performs desk duties in a clerical role with high levels of accuracy.
• Provides patient care support including EKGs and other assigned tasks.

Kenntnisse

Clerical accuracy

Phone etiquette

EKG assistance

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

BCLS certification

Hospital-based monitor tech training

Tools

EKG equipment

Medical monitors

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Job Description

Job Description

Weekly Hours: 24

Shift: 3rd

Status: Part 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.