EMT B - Triage Assistant - Emergency Department

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. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Responsibilities

Performs, properly documents, and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental and hospital policy. Recognizes potential emergency or life-threatening situations and notifies Nurse Leader or ED Provider. Demonstrates skill and judgment necessary to implement physician’s orders, procedures, and protocols of care, providing quality patient care.

• Remains flexible to changing systems and demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits, treating staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.
• Understands computer downtime procedures and proficiently uses the electronic medical record (EMR) for retrieval of patient information.
• Performs safe patient care by utilizing the PPID processes and maintains patient confidentiality, protecting patient’s health information.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Advocates for patients and promotes healthy teamwork with the multidisciplinary team, facilitating patient flow through the ED.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures and maintains licensure, skills, and education required to work in the ED.
• Positively supports Performance Improvement (PI) in the ED and attends mandatory scheduled staff meetings, trainings, in-services, skills labs, and education opportunities.
• Participates in providing patient-specific care standards as directed and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• Skills to maintain an effective working relationship with health professionals and others to create an environment that is conducive to carrying out the mission of the facility.
• Skills to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to direct the overall professional nursing services in a manner which encourages the open exchange of ideas and information.
• General knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s).

Qualifications

2+ years of emergency or critical care experience in field of training is preferred.

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) is required.
• Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) is required.
• IV Certified (IV) is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, 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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.66 - $26.65.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule.

The address for this position is 2201 S Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, TX 76549.