ER Tech & Trauma Support Specialist

UofL Health; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator to support clinical care under the direction of a RN in a busy ED. The role involves phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, patient transport, and assisting with trauma care and respiratory functions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred CNA/CMA/EMT training or nursing fundamentals coursework; BLS certification is required to practice safely in this environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program, or Nursing Students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Course from an accredited school of nursing (preferred).
• Certification as CNA, CMA or EMT (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required).

Responsibilities

• Measures and documents intake and output, vital signs.
• Performs phlebotomy and 12-lead EKG testing under RN direction.
• Assists with patient mobility, hygiene, and personal care.
• Transports patients and specimens; supports trauma care and procedures.
• Transcribes and enters physician orders and coordinates with care team.
• Performs safety checks and maintains equipment per infection control policies.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG lead placement

Trauma care support

Respiratory support

Education

High School diploma or GED/equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT training or nursing fundamentals course

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator to support clinical care under the direction of a RN in a busy ED. The role involves phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, patient transport, and assisting with trauma care and respiratory functions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and preferred CNA/CMA/EMT training or nursing fundamentals coursework; BLS certification is required to practice safely in this environment.