Emergency Department Command Center Tech (FT Nights)

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in the United States is seeking an Emergency Department Command Center Tech for FT Nights to manage EMS communications and coordinate hospital response under the ED Patient Flow Coordinator. You will document EMS data, relay requests to ED physicians, and assist with bed assignments and resource activation.

The role requires a clear speaking voice, strong English, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced ED environment, with emphasis on patient flow and EMS

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS or equivalent Basic Life Support certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of pre-hospital or emergency department experience.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with pre-hospital providers (EMS, Fire, Police).
• Documents EMS communications in the designated tool.
• Relays order requests from EMS to the ED Physician and coordinates with the physician.
• Notifies the Patient Flow Coordinator if immediate hospital response is needed.
• Coordinates bed assignment with nursing and blocks beds on the ED board for EMS patients.
• Enters pre-hospital information into the EMR including EMS data.
• Maintains logs and reports as directed by policy and regulations.
• Provides summary reports to EMS Coordinator or ED leadership.

Skills

Clear speaking voice

Strong communication skills

Medical terminology

Keyboard skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Night (United States of America)

About the Facility Learn more about Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, including our teams, culture, and campus environment: https://careers.wellstar.org/us/en/kennestone-facility-landing-page

Job Summary: Emergency Department Command Center Tech (FT Nights) Manages communications from prehospital providers for Wellstar Emergency Departments (ED). Effectively coordinates hospital response to the needs of the pre-hospital patient under the direction of the ED Patient Flow Coordinator and EMS Coordinator.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Communicates with pre-hospital providers (Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, Police)
• Document EMS communications in designated communication tool
• Relay order requests from EMS providers to the ED Physician. Advocate for the pre-hospital patient. Coordinate direct communication with physician when indicated or requested.
• Notifies Patient Flow Coordinator when the pre-hospital patients condition warrants a response from the hospital before they arrive. Activation of teams, clearing of rooms, security response, and escalation of orders.
• Obtain enough information from incoming EMS units to
• Coordinates patient bed assignment with nursing. Blocks beds on the ED tracking board for EMS patients as per Patient Flow Coordinator or designee. Maintains records as required by regulating agencies
• Enters pre-hospital information into the electronic medical record, to include EMS agency, patient age/sex, complaint, vitals, treatment provided, and special circumstances.
• Accepts EMS trip sheets for patients no longer in the ED. Forwards trip sheets to the appropriate patient care area.
• Communicates available resources to EMS providers and governmental agencies. Enter diversion status into Diversion Web Sites as directed by the ED Patient Flow Coordinator / ANM/ Manager/ or Director. Communicate diversion status directly to EMS via phone or automated system.
• Appropriately completes logs as directed. Logs include, but are not limited to the Trauma log book, diversion entries, incoming transfer referrals, hourly trauma diversion, ER to ER physician referrals, and STEMI alerts.
• Consult ED Physician/Patient Flow Coordinator on all potential diversion patients. Assumes responsibilities for other duties assigned by management
• Forwards concerns or questions about EMS delivery of care to the EMS Coordinator.
• Provides summary reports to the EMS Coordinator or ED leadership including number of EMS calls.
• Maintains paper supplies, work area, radio communication equipment.
• Maintains a clean EMS entrance. Cleans EMS backboards/equipment and maintains appropriate EMS linen levels. Maximize communication with the EMS community.
• Monitor local Fire/EMS radio frequencies in order to maintain awareness of what is going on in the community.
• Notify Patient Flow Coordinator about communication from Weather Radio or critical incidents in the community (mass casualty, potential HAZMAT, natural disasters, etc.) Uses mass notification programs to activate team responses for the following: * Trauma patients * HAZMAT, Plan Orange * Diversion status for EMS * Stroke patients/ stroke intervention patients * Disaster, Plan Delta
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor EMT-BASIC - EMT-BASIC or EMT-INT - EMT-Intermediate or EMT-ADV - EMT-Advanced or NREMT - NREMT or PARA - Paramedic

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years in the pre-hospital arena or emergency department

Preferred Paramedic Certification and experience

Preferred Cardiac monitoring experience as a Paramedic

Preferred Experience as a 911 dispatcher preferred, PBX skill

Required Minimum Skills:

• Clear speaking voice, command of the English language, excellent phone communication skills, strong background in medical terminology, keyboard skills, ability to multi-task, superior customer service skills

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.