What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Tech position at Baptist Health System KY & IN?
Summary
Job Description:
ER Tech - Emergency Department
Full-Time 7p - 7a
The ER Tech performs designated/delegated tasks in the provision of care for patients under the direction and supervision of a nurse.
- Must perform time sensitive EKG testing on patients that have an order for this test and must inform primary care giver in a time sensitive manner of results. Training will include knowledge of proper lead placement as well as alternate studies such as reverse and right sided EKGs.
- Collects specimens according to policy. Will complete training to include collection of blood specimens, throat swabs, nasal swabs, stool specimens, and obtaining clean catch urine specimens.
- Performs routine vital signs and documents appropriately in the patient medical record. Responsible for performing blood glucose testing as ordered.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent nursing assistant training with six months or more experience. Prior Phlebotomy training or experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.