ED Technician

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a full-time professional to perform ECG studies, verify orders, and ensure accurate patient data entry. The role includes transmitting data, identifying high-priority rhythms, and coordinating with ED physicians.

The candidate should have Paramedic/EMT experience and be willing to cross-train as Unit Secretary, with ACLS/BLS/PALS credentials preferred. The position requires a HS Diploma or GED and computer experience, working a 12-hour day shift.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Paramedic and/or EMT certification preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required or preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train as Unit Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for ECG studies.
• Verifies orders are entered into the computer and ensures patient demographics are correct.
• Transmits ECG data from cart to the data management system.
• Identifies high priority rhythms and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation.
• Monitors for alarms or rhythm changes and notifies RN/charge nurse.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Paramedic Certification

EMT Certification

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Full Time 11am-11pm

• Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.
• Verifies order is placed into computer.
• Acquires ECG assuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.
• Edits ECG s (ie correct patient s name, MR#, room #).
• Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.
• Identifies high priority rhythms and complexes and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient s needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify high priority patients to the triage nurse, based on pre determined criteria.
• Monitors the waiting room and identifies patient in need for re-assessment by the triage nurse, based on pre determined criteria.
• Recognizes and responds to monitor alarms and/or changes in patient cardiac rhythm, and assures that RN or charge nurse is notified and aware.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required
• Certificate from Paramedic and/or EMT School is preferred.
• Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary
• Previous experience working as a Paramedic and/or EMT is required. Experience with starting IVs is necessary
• Computer experience

Licensures/Certifications

• Paramedic and/or ER Tech License preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS required

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.