ED Tech/Unit Coordinator, Shelbyville Hospital, ED, 7p-7a

Job Description

The Emergency Department Tech/Unit Coordinator at UofL Health provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Maintains patient records and ensures accuracy in hospital billing systems.
• Coordinates patient admissions and discharges, ensuring proper documentation and signatures.
• Operates and maintains medical equipment, including ventilators and mechanical lifts.
• Performs various patient care tasks such as mobility, hygiene, and dressing changes.
• Assists with patient transport, specimen collection, and emergency procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensures patient safety and adheres to infection control protocols.
• Completes daily reports and updates patient files.

Essential Functions

• Measures and documents intake and output, vital signs, and patient weights.
• Monitors and documents patient safety measures, including restraint usage and safety checks.
• Verifies patient registration and corrects errors in admission systems.
• Performs patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing care, as well as skin and nail care.
• Trains patients with orthopedic injuries in splint and crutch use.
• Operates and safely uses medical equipment, including ventilators and mechanical lifts.
• Collects and labels specimens for laboratory testing under RN supervision.
• Performs routine electrocardiography (ECG) testing and assists with other diagnostic procedures.
• Transcribes and enters physician orders into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensures patient clothing and valuables are safeguarded.
• Notifies appropriate personnel about equipment malfunctions and missing supplies.
• Communicates with bio-medical engineering for equipment maintenance.
• Provides orientation to new employees and assists with patient transfers.

Other Functions

• Responds to emergencies and handles desk communications promptly.
• Keeps track of equipment and supplies, notifying staff of any issues.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and HIPAA regulations.