ED Technician, Emergency Department, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1889876

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks an Emergency Room Technician to support the ED team in delivering urgent patient care. You will assist nurses and physicians, prioritize patient flow, and help with reception and triage in a high-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of ER experience, valid EMT and BLS certifications, and strong communication skills to interact with patients and families while maintaining composure under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as an Emergency Room Technician or related experience.
• Knowledge base requisite to the assessment and care for the emergency patient.
• Possesses effective crisis intervention skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English Language.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff and physicians with the provision of emergency treatment to patients of all ages.
• Responsible for organized, systematic reception and categorization of patients, prioritizing care.
• Determine priorities and direct patient flow in a high paced environment, maintaining composure and courtesy to patients and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

EMT License

BLS Certification

COAP certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Knowledge of physiological, psychosocial and therapeutic components specific to assisting the appropriate treatment and prioritizing of patients with real or potential life-threatening conditions, presenting to the Emergency Department of care. Assist professional nursing staff and physician with the provision of emergency treatment to patients of all ages. Responsible for organized, systematic reception and categorization of patients, ensuring that immediate care is available for the seriously ill or injured patient. Determines priorities confidently an directs patient flow in a high paced environment, while maintaining composure and courtesy to patients and families. May be needed to work beyond the regular environment, while maintain composure and courtesy to patients and families. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience as an Emergency Room Technician or related experience.
• Knowledge base requisite to the assessment and care for the emergency patient.
• Possesses effective crisis intervention skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English Language.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• EMT License required
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association Required
• COAP with 60 days in position

Must clear background and drug test required.