Emergency Room Tech II

About the Organization

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for your unique experiences and contribute to a purpose-minded team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Responsibilities

• Rounds with previous shift staff to receive report on care given to patients.
• Delivers care using the mission, vision, and value statements, incorporating patient-centric behaviors daily.
• Promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Provides care to patients in accordance with standards of care, including assistance with hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living.
• Maintains patient skin integrity by turning and repositioning patients, preventing skin shearing, and notifying nurses of skin breakdown.
• Performs various medical procedures such as urine specimen collection, splinting, crutch adjustment, urinary catheter removal, dressing changes, accucheks, hemocults, nasogastric tube discontinuation, IV catheter removal, phlebotomy, and Foley bag emptying.
• Documents patient care according to policy, including intake and output, vital signs, weights, activities of daily living, and specimen collection.
• Transports patients, medical records, and equipment within scheduled time frames, and assists in positioning, lifting, and ambulating patients using safety precautions.
• Supports nutritional needs of patients by providing liquids, assisting with meal setup, and feeding patients within identified restrictions.
• Introduces self to patient, explains role in patient's care, and calls patient by preferred name.
• Follows hospital policy for patient identification, uses universal precautions, and maintains a clean and uncluttered patient environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent if holding a current CNA license or EMT license OR

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing program and has completed the first semester of Nursing Fundamentals OR

Has completed an accredited nursing program within one (1) year and has not obtained their license for Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Certification (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR
• Emergency Medical Tech Certification (EMT) [Required] OR
• NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR
• NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) [Required] OR
• AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C) [Required] OR
• American Association Medical Assistants (CMA) [Required] OR
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Required] OR
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Required] OR
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Required] OR
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Required] OR
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Required]

Physical Requirements

Refer to Physical Requirements for detailed work requirements.

Pay

$16.14 - $25.83 per hour

Schedule

Full time, Day shift

Location: 3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33613