Observation Unit Tech - Full Time,Nights

Job Description:Weekly Hours: 36Shift: 3rdStatus:Full TimeJob Summary:The Observation Unit Tech assists the nursing and medical staff by performing selected procedures and tasks for the care of the Observation Unit patients. They also perform duties as Unit Secretary/MT, thus having both a clinical and clerical aspect to their role. All functions must be within the scope of training and instruction received and is under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:The following is a summary of the major functions of this position. Registered nurses may perform other duties, not specified in this document and specific functions may change as professional practice and standards evolve.1. Performs desk duties in a clerical role with high levels of accuracy.Answers phones utilizing proper telephone etiquetteAll skills required to complete monitor tech role successfullyScreens phone calls and forwards requests and messages appropriatelyEnters calls utilizing the call logAnswers call lights and relays messages to appropriate nursing personnelAcknowledges and assists all internal and external customers upon arrival at the nurses stationEnsures ongoing and accurate awareness of unit census and patient needs2. Provides care appropriate to the observation population and maintains the environment of care.Assists in patient care with EKG's, splint application, crutch training and other patient care as assigned or identified.Performs and documents appropriate patient procedures according to hospital policy and procedure.Performs duties that enhance organization of patient care on the unit.Cleans and stocks the department when time allows between patients.Notifies appropriate resources upon identifying broken, missing, or equipment out of stock.Maintains a safe environment in patient care.Obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and labels specimens appropriately.Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required: 1. High School diploma or equivalent with recent experience in a health care setting providing patient care. 2. BCLS certified with in the first 90 days.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."EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICESPersons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."