Emergency Department Technician

ARH Careers; Prestonsburg (KY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

ARH Careers is seeking an assistive healthcare professional in Prestonsburg, KY, to support the Emergency Department with phlebotomy, vital signs, and patient transport. The role involves direct patient care under licensed supervision and basic clerical tasks to aid the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECGs, labeling specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation and safe, timely specimen handling. Prior hospital or CNA EMT training is valued.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training and/or a minimum of one year of experience as a Phlebotomist required.
• Formal training or equivalent experience, such as Nursing Assistant, CNA, or EMT, preferred.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick and bleeding time) according to established procedure of the Hospital.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Determines priority of STAT draws and ensures timely delivery of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
• Performs electrocardiograms (ECG).
• Provides direct care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Maintains current knowledge and certifications.
• Attends safety trainings and adheres to safety, department and hazard policies.
• Performs clerical duties to assist healthcare team and patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and may greet patients as receptionist.
• Keeps equipment clean and department tidy.

Conhecimentos

Phlebotomy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Formação

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

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

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick and bleeding time) according to established procedure of the Hospital.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• 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.
• Performs electrocardiograms.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• 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.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities necessary.
• Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and when needed in the department.
• Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones when required.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

• Phlebotomy training and/or a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Phlebotomist required.
• Formal training or equivalent experience, such as Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), preferred.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• No licensure or certification requirements specified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to move and lift patients and equipment as required.
• Must comply with OSHA regulations regarding N95 respirator training and fit testing.