Emergency Department Technician

Emergency Department Technician Job Locations US-KY-Prestonsburg Requisition ID 2026-40015 # of Openings 1 Category Allied Health Community Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center Position Type PRN Department Emergency Room Shift Float Shift Overview Functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse, acts as assistive personnel to provide care to patients, some of the functions include customer service skills, obtaining vital sign, point of care testing, phlebotomy, EKG's and transportation of patients in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick and bleeding time) according to established procedure of the Hospital. Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes. Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely delivery of all patient specimens to lab for testing via the ED chute or via transport to lab. Performs electrocardiograms. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Maintains current knowledge/certification. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities necessary. Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist healthcare team to provide patient care. Receives and directs phone calls and when needed in the department. Will act as a receptionist, greet patients and answer phones when required. Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Work Experience: Phlebotomy training and/or a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Phlebotomist required. Formal training or equivalent experience, such as Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), preferred. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Licensure/Certification: No licensure or certification requirements specified. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately. Ability to interact efficiently and professionally with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. Ability to move and lift patients and equipment as required. Must comply with OSHA regulations regarding N95 respirator training and fit testing. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com