Description
Lead ED Tech AdventHealth Zephyrhills
Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541
Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills
- FH Zeph/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
- One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
- Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
- First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission
Work Hours/Shift:
Full Time/Days
You Will Be Responsible For:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides supportive care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Assist with developing scheduling for all ED TECHS / Paramedics in the Emergency Department
- Develop and maintain credentials and competencies with ED TECHS/Paramedics in the Emergency Department
- Exhibit a leadership resource for all ED Techs/Paramedics in the Emergency Department
- Performs electrocardiogram within the designated timeframe
- Assists patients to unclothe themselves and place patients on the monitor as indicated
- Responds to stroke alerts in the ED and safely transports patients as outlined in the policy
- Provides and documents treatments and procedures as indicated and within the defined scope of practice
- Provides supportive care and comfort by answering patient call lights, anticipating patient needs, and reporting observations to the RN.
- Obtains vital signs, weights, intake and output (I &O), and blood sugars.
- Maintains cart and supplies on the unit required for daily operations
- Participates in purposeful Hourly Rounding.
- Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines
- Provides relief for the Health Unit Coordinator and the Quick Registration Technician
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What You Will Need:
- Completion of High School/GED
- Completion of approved C.N.A. or EMT or Certified Medical Assistant or Paramedic Program
- Current Florida State CNA, MAT, EMT, Or PMT.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Job Summary:
The Lead ER Tech is accountable for performing routine care under the direction of the RN. S/he provides for the comfort of the patient and communicates according to protocol.
The Lead ER Tech is responsible for acting as a role model for the mission, and patient promise of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the Florida Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, established policies, protocols and procedures; and utilizes other pertinent references as guidelines for clinical practice.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
