ER Tech/ Unit Coordinator, ED, South Hospital, 7p-7a, Part Time

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator role at University Medical Center, Inc. provides clinical support under the direction of a registered nurse.

The position handles clerical duties, admits and discharges patients in multiple computer systems, and assists with phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care, and respiratory functions. Excellent teamwork and meticulous documentation are essential in this fast-paced ED setting, with nights shifts required at the South Hospital location in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT program preferred.
• BLS certification required by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document intake/output, vitals, heights and weights.
• Assist with patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs.
• Perform venipuncture and label specimens for lab.
• Conduct routine 12-lead EKG testing under RN direction.
• Transcribe and enter orders into hospital systems accurately.
• Transport patients and specimens to required locations.
• Prepare admission charts and manage discharge paperwork.
• Assist with wound care and basic procedure setups.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Venipuncture

Vital signs

Patient transport

Transcribing orders

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

EMT Training Program

BLS Certification

Tools

SMS hospital system

EMR systems

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Primary Location: South Hospital - UMC Address: 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Shift: Nights 7P - 7A (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the direction of a RN. The employee also performs other functions including clerical duties, admitting and discharging patients in multiple computer systems, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care, and respiratory functions.

Essential Functions

Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage Performs safety checks per standard on high risk patients Responsible for obtaining timed cardiac markers on patients with life threatening heart disease Verifies all patients are registered by an admission specialist before discharge, corrects any errors in systems Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood Organizes equipment and supplies; assembles equipment; cleans and disinfects equipment; maintains disinfectant solutions per infection control policies; communicates with bio medical engineering for equipment malfunctions Stocks trauma room in preparation for trauma patients Applies non-sterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, elastic stockings, etc. and documents their usage Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales) Performs venipuncture for specimen collection under the direction of the RN; appropriately labels and ensures delivery to the Clinical Laboratory Performs routine 12-lead electrocardiography testing under the direction of the RN Assists the RN or RT with the placement of nasal canula Assists MDs and NP/PAs with procedure set-ups including sterile fields Transcribes and enters physician orders, department orders and messages accurately into the computer; writes legibly and transcribes orders accurately; pages consults as needed; locates providers for consults, as needed Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged and transferred charts, ensuring completion Performs safety checks on equipment and performs QA/QC on point of care testing machines Updates the patients file and hospital billing system with information necessary to complete the collection cycle; obtains patient/guarantor signatures for the purpose of release of information Ensures that assignment of patient’s medical record number is accurate according to patient information received Ensures that the ordering, attending, referring, and primary care physicians are documented in the hospital computer system (SMS) correctly Provides care/support to patients with orthopedic injuries i.e. splint, crutch training and assists physician. Performs wound care irrigation

Other Functions

Responds appropriately in lifesaving situations Handles desk communications properly and promptly, including responding immediately to intercom, pages and routing of messages to appropriate person Takes all necessary steps to ensure safeguarding of patients clothing and valuables Keeps track of all equipment and supplies used; notifies appropriate persons regarding broken or lost equipment and missing supplies Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures; maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients Receives oncoming and gives off-going reports Assists in orientation of new employees, as necessary Uses A.I.D.E.T. when communicating with patients, families, visitors, co-workers and customers Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description

Education: High School diploma or GED/equivalent (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) Experience: Previous experience in ED (preferred) Certification: Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (preferred) Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)(required) UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.