Multiskilled Technician - ER

Overview

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

An Emergency Department Unit Secretary is a role with many facets that as part of the healthcare team will assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of the activities occurring at the nursing stations by performing clerical duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

An Emergency Department Technician is a role that functions as part of the healthcare team. The ED tech will assist in ED flow and patient care under direction of the ED physician or nurse. Some of the skills performed may include:

·         Obtaining EKGs

·         Obtain vital signs

·         Transport of patients

·         Collection and transportation of lab specimens (with competency)

A Emergency Department Patient Access Clerk is a highly specialized health care team member who has the ability to be flexible and cope with high levels of stress while proficient accuracy and teamwork and can promote a positive team spirit while maintaining excellent standards according to Marshall Medical Center North’s goals. Some of the many skills performed:

• Computer skills, fax machine, scanners
• Telephone skills
• Customer service skills
• Credit card machine, copy machine
• Upfront Collections and deposits
• Accureg corrections

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience/Skills Requirements

EDUCATION:

                       High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

                       CPAR (optional)

                       Basic Life Support (optional)

                       Crisis Prevention Institute training (optional)

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.