ER Tech & Unit Coordinator: Rapid Patient Care

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health seeks an Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator at JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville. You will support the RN with clinical patient care and perform clerical duties, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care and respiratory tasks.

Responsibilities include vitals, safety checks, nursing workflow, patient transport, wound care, and equipment management. Requires BLS and relevant training; prior ED experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT program, or nursing studies.

Responsibilities

• Measures and documents intake, outputs, vital signs and patient condition.
• Performs safety checks and assists with high-risk patients.
• Obtains timed cardiac markers on patients with life-threatening conditions.
• Transcribes orders and ensures correct patient data in the hospital systems.
• Transports patients, specimens, and lab materials between departments.
• Assists RN/RT with procedures and sterile setups; provides wound care and irrigation.
• Maintains equipment, stocks supplies, and adheres to infection control policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT training or nursing studies

Job description

UofL Health seeks an Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator at JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville. You will support the RN with clinical patient care and perform clerical duties, phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, trauma care and respiratory tasks.

Responsibilities include vitals, safety checks, nursing workflow, patient transport, wound care, and equipment management. Requires BLS and relevant training; prior ED experience preferred.