Title: >UNIT EXTENDER COMPANY: Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center COMPANY NAICS: Location ZipCode: 40423 Job Description: UNIT EXTENDER Category:Nursing Support Facility:Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Department:01 EMERGENCY DPT Schedule:Flex Shift:Varied Shifts Hours:varies Job Details:High School/GED Job Summary The Unit Extender position is divided into three (3) individual roles with specific job duties within each role. An individual in this position is expected to be able to function effectively in all roles. The three (3) roles consist of the ED Patient Care Technician, the ED Triage Technician and the ED Clerk. The Unit Extender provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping, heavy lifting and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently. May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime. Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Will receive on the job training. Medical terminology is preferred. Experience: One-year hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology experience is preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred. EKG experience preferred. Basic computer/typing skills are preferred. CNA/SRNA/EMT certification preferred. EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Must have computer skills. Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations Basic Life Support certification (successful completion within three [3] months) and Non Violent Crisis Intervention (successful completion within one [1] year). Annual Trauma, Stroke, and Cardiac education required (provided on site). Basic Rhythm class completed within one (1) year. If BLS is expired, will not be able to work. Education level: No Grade work Shift: Shift Duration: 3 Driver class: Position count: 1 Orgination method: 13 Employer contact first name: Employer contact last name: Employer contact title: job contact email: Job cantact fax: Job contact phone primary: Job contact phone extension primary: Job contact phone secondary: Job contact phone extension secondary: Location Address 1: Location Address 2: Required LIC certification: Required training: Job status: 1 Office id: KY0099 Onet title: Registered Nurses