What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Technician - Discharge Lounge - Evening Shift (020) position at UAB Medicine?
Position Overview
Pay range: $15.00 - $23.55 / hour
Shift: full-time Monday - Friday
Schedules: 3-11 p.m.
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), to provide compassionate patient care in the hospital emergency room by working with doctors and nurses, and providing some of the routine care involved in treating patients. To prepare patients for examinations/treatments. To assist in collection of patient history and ensure confidentiality of records. This role will assist in transporting patients via ambulance between facilities in accordance to the hospitals standards. The employee will operate medical equipment, communicate with medical personnel during transport, document patient care and transport information. They will professionally communicate to all members of the health care team and, communicate in a compassionate manner to patients, families and visitors.
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of EMT or EMT-Paramedic experience is required. Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Primary Location
UAB Hospital
Job Category
Nursing Careers-Nursing Support
Organization
707340000 Center for Patient Flow
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Mid-Level
Shift
Evening/2nd Shift
Pay range: $15.00 - $23.55 / hour
Shift: full-time Monday - Friday
Schedules: 3-11 p.m.
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), to provide compassionate patient care in the hospital emergency room by working with doctors and nurses, and providing some of the routine care involved in treating patients. To prepare patients for examinations/treatments. To assist in collection of patient history and ensure confidentiality of records. This role will assist in transporting patients via ambulance between facilities in accordance to the hospitals standards. The employee will operate medical equipment, communicate with medical personnel during transport, document patient care and transport information. They will professionally communicate to all members of the health care team and, communicate in a compassionate manner to patients, families and visitors.
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of EMT or EMT-Paramedic experience is required. Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Primary Location
UAB Hospital
Job Category
Nursing Careers-Nursing Support
Organization
707340000 Center for Patient Flow
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Mid-Level
Shift
Evening/2nd Shift
Salary : $15 - $24
