Night Shift Emergency Dept Tech & Patient Care Aide

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health’s Emergency Department seeks a dedicated ED Tech/Unit Coordinator to support nursing care and patient flow in a fast-paced environment at University Hospital – UMC. Responsibilities include vital signs, labeling specimens, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transport.

Responsibilities also cover equipment management, infection control compliance, and collaboration with physicians and other staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT training program, or nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing courses.
• BLS certification required; CNA/CMA/EMT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document intake/output, vitals, height/weight.
• Take patient safety actions, monitor restraints when indicated.
• Obtain timed cardiac markers for patients with life-threatening heart disease.
• Assist RN/MD with procedures, admissions and discharges.
• Transport patients and lab specimens; organize equipment and supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG lead placement

Patient transport

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT training

Nursing fundamentals (for Nursing Students)

Tools

SMS hospital systems

Job description

UofL Health’s Emergency Department seeks a dedicated ED Tech/Unit Coordinator to support nursing care and patient flow in a fast-paced environment at University Hospital – UMC. Responsibilities include vital signs, labeling specimens, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transport.

Responsibilities also cover equipment management, infection control compliance, and collaboration with physicians and other staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.