*Hiring Multi Skilled Technicians for the ECC Department-Mids/Nights-Sarasota*

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

On Campus Dining 10% discount

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) / Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Emergency Care Center (ECC) at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a Level II Trauma Center with an approximate 70-bed unit. MSTs support RNs by starting IVs, drawing labs, performing EKGs, and monitoring patients while fostering a team-based culture across departments.

Strong preference for candidates with current EMT certification; roles include day and night shifts with opportunities for ultrasound IV and critical care training to advance within the unit.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; CNA/EMT or nursing student status with CNA eligibility required.
• Current CPI Crisis Intervention training within one year of hire date.
• Florida CNA/EMT licensure or active nursing student status with eligibility to sit for NCLEX within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Start IVs, obtain labs, perform EKGs, and monitor patients closely.
• Assist with general patient care, answer call lights, and support the RN in the ECC.
• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and participate in training for Ultrasound IV and trauma care.

Skills

EMT certification

CNA certification

PCT certification

Education

HS Diploma / GED / Certificate

Nursing student eligible for CNA exam

Job description

Emergency Care Center (ECC):

The ECC is an approximate 70 bed unit and Level II Trauma Center, located in the Critical Care Tower on the first floor. We serve our community’s acute care needs from infants to geriatrics. Our MSTs are crucial team members in the ECC, with a role that supports the RN. They start IVs, obtain labs, perform EKGs, assist with general patient care, answer call lights, and provide continuous cardiac monitoring. As they gain experience, we also offer training with Ultrasound IV and critical care/trauma patients. Our ECC department culture is diverse in that we have staff with all levels of experience and knowledge. We foster a team based approach and work side by side with other departments continuity of patient care.

Job Description

Department

Emergency Care Center

Job Summary

The ECC is an approximate 70 bed unit and Level II Trauma Center, located in the Critical Care Tower on the first floor. We serve our community’s acute care needs from infants to geriatrics. Our MSTs are crucial team members in the ECC, with a role that supports the RN. They start IVs, obtain labs, perform EKGs, assist with general patient care, answer call lights, and provide continuous cardiac monitoring. As they gain experience, we also offer training with Ultrasound IV and critical care/trauma patients. Our ECC department culture is diverse in that we have staff with all levels of experience and knowledge. We foster a team based approach and work side by side with other departments continuity of patient care.

Strongly prefers candidates with current EMT certification.

Shift: Day/Nights

Salary Details

Hourly rate is determined by years of experience relating to this role and internal equity within organization. Minimum rate starting at $20.00, max of salary range is $28.20.

Required Qualifications

• Require one of the following:
• Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Paramedic, or a military corpsman; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or
• Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: a.) currently be enrolled in an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); b.) have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN; c.) cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN; and d) Nurse/Practical Nurse Graduate who is eligible and/or scheduled to sit for the NCLEX exam within 12 months of hire date; or
• Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification: Provide certification of successful completion of a Florida State Board approved program and successfully obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation. For a full list of Florida State Board-approved programs, click on or copy this link to your browser: https://floridasnursing.gov/forms/cna-training-prog.pdf
• Employees hired without the above licensure and/or by years of experience only prior to 11/11/19, are grandfathered in and will have the option of obtaining the stipulated licensure.
• Require completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Crisis Intervention class within one (1) year of hire/promotion/transfer date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer the ability to assess, interact, communicate, and care for specific patient population, served by the department.
• Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prefer working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Required License And Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Open shifts for days and nights

Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

The Benefits Of Being The Best

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/