Emergency Room Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in EKGs, cardiac monitoring, and BLS protocols.
• Monitors cardiac/telemetry status and vital functions of all patients.
• Performs as a Unit Liaison, including physician communication, maintaining electronic logs, EMS radio support, and coordinating patient transports.
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
• Uses and maintains emergency equipment proficiently.
• Documents treatment and administered care in the electronic medical record according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with replenishing code cart supplies and other essential equipment.
• Assists the charge nurse and/or primary nurse with patient care throughout the department as assigned.
• Coordinates the immediate off-load of patients arriving via EMS with the primary nurse and/or charge nurse.
• Collaborates with the primary nurse to implement appropriate physician orders to expedite patient care.
• Obtains specimens promptly upon patient arrival.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equiv
• 1+ healthcare of field experience (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT)

Skills

• Performs basic skills completely to include but not limited to: patient transport, EKGs, telemetry monitoring, intake & output, vital signs, specimen/culture collection, phlebotomy, dressing applications, oxygen administration via simple airway management (nasal cannula or mask), personal hygiene assistance, chest tube set-up, splint applications, blood glucose monitoring, and foley catheter placement
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language

Pay

$16.37 - $26.19

Schedule

PRN Shift Day-Weekend