Job Title: ED Tech/Unit Coordinator

We are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Options: Full Time, 11a-11p

About Us
UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.

The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health – Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders. Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to the multidisciplinary care, pioneering research and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center. In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians.

Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing care to assigned patients in a caring, safe and efficient manner under the supervision of an RN and provide according to JHSMH mission, facility standards, procedures and individualized patient care plans and needs.  Assists nurses, physicians, patients and families as needed.  At times the team member may be assigned other duties.  General clerical support to the unit.

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
2. Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, the Standards of Performance.
3. Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency through on-going activities that promote professional role development.
4. This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
5. Practices patient experience best practices of AIDET, Hourly Rounding, and Use of the White Board as minimal expectations.  May also practice bedside shift report and other best practices required by facility.
6. Documents interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care
7. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrates knowledge of proper identification of and reporting of medical/healthcare errors.  Protects the patient in the event of a medical/health care error.
8. Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical supplies and equipment.

Collaborates with new employees and peers to support orientation, training and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working as a Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or enrolled in an accredited Nursing or EMT Program.
• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Proficient computer skills.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.

Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
401K with Employer Match
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