ER Tech: Emergency Department Aide & Patient Support

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association in Knoxville is seeking a nursing aide to perform delegated patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include transfers, specimen collection, wound care, and assisting with examinations in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; 6 months of related experience or training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 6 months of work experience or training; nursing assistant, orderly or EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transfers patients to and from other patient care areas as directed, including patients on oxygen and/or IV therapy.
• Adheres to safe infection control practices.
• Collects specimens (throat, NP, urine, stool and sputum), labels them accurately and ensures they are sent to lab.
• Performs patient care procedures as ordered by the RN or MD.
• Assists with patient care needs and supplies, personal care needs and nourishments.
• Correctly applies splints and traction as needed; performs crutch fitting and instructs patients/families in crutch walking.
• Performs wound cleaning and dressing under nursing supervision.
• Assists with examination procedures or treatments. May have access to minimal risk medications.
• Maintains cleanliness and stock of both clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Accurately collects patient data under the supervision of the RN.

Skills

Effective communication

Service excellence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

General degree

Job description

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association in Knoxville is seeking a nursing aide to perform delegated patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include transfers, specimen collection, wound care, and assisting with examinations in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; 6 months of related experience or training is preferred.