AdventHealthEmergency Dept Technician

New Smyrna Beach, FL

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location: 401 PALMETTO STREET, NEW SMYRNA BEACH 32168

The role you’ll contribute:

2/28/22 The Emergency Department Technician will be responsible for providing basic nursing care to the emergency patient utilizing judgment and skills based on knowledge acquired through didactic and clinical training. Perform clerical duties and surveillance of arrhythmia monitors. Works under the direction of the RN in compliance with established process standards, structure standards and protocols of the ED.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Obtains vital signs, per unit standard, and reports findings to RN/physician.

· Collects and labels lab specimens.

· Transports patients as directed by the health care team.

· Obtains 12 lead EKG’s.

· Performs blood glucose monitoring and reports findings to RN/physician.

· Removes staples/sutures, applies splints, or removes heplocks per policy as directed by nurse. May insert Foley catheters.

· May monitor cardiac monitors assigned and recognizes and reports rhythms/arrhythmias.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Patient Care Tech, EMT training

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· BLS certification required, EKG rhythm/arrhythmia interpretation class completed within 90 days of hire

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

· Prefer EMT certification or 2-3 years previous work experience in the patient care area of the ED.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.