PRN ER Tech FSED at Radcliff

PRN; Shift Varies

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.