ER Tech

IHA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Full-time Emergency Department ECG Technician/Paramedic to perform quality ECG studies, verify orders, and ensure accurate patient demographics. You will transmit data to the management system and deliver high-priority rhythms to ED physicians for interpretation.

The role requires Paramedic/EMT certification, willingness to cross-train as a Unit Secretary, and experience with IV starts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certification from Paramedic and/or EMT School preferred.
• Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary.
• Experience as Paramedic/EMT required. IV start experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.
• Verifies order is placed into computer.
• Acquires ECG ensuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.
• Edits ECGs (e.g., patient name, MR#, room #).
• Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.
• Identifies high-priority rhythms and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation.
• Monitors the waiting room and identifies patients needing re-assessment by triage nurse.

Skills

Interpreting patient needs

Growth and development knowledge

Triage prioritization

Patient monitoring

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Paramedic/EMT certification

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

• 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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Evening Shift

Description

• 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 require

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.