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

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto-General-Hospital in Florida seeks an Emergency Room Technician to support timely emergency care. You will assist nursing staff and physicians, prioritize patient flow, and help with evaluation and rapid treatment of patients of all ages in a busy ED.

The role requires critical thinking, effective crisis intervention, and clear communication in English. You may need to work beyond normal hours in a high-paced environment, under the supervision of the department head.

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 physician with the provision of emergency treatment to patients of all ages.
• Determine priorities confidently and direct patient flow in a high paced environment.
• Ensure organized, systematic reception and categorization of patients to enable immediate care for seriously ill or injured patients.

Skills

ER experience

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Patient safety awareness

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.