ECT Administrator

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • San Antonio, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

An ECT admin, or Electroconvulsive Therapy administrator, is responsible for managing the administrative aspects of ECT treatments, including patient scheduling, record-keeping, communication with healthcare teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to the ECT medical team during procedures, all while prioritizing patient safety and confidentiality. Assists with ECT procedures.

Requirements

• ADN or BSN degree and a valid Texas RN license in good standing.
• 1-3 years RN work experience in a behavioral health, PACU, or ICU setting required.
• Must complete all new hire orientation and competency training.
• Must possess or obtain a valid ALS certification and de-escalation training before completing new hire orientation.
• Strong decision-making and professional judgment
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
• Understanding of psychiatric conditions and treatments
• Proficiency in administering various medications and treatment protocols
• Ability to work well as part of a treatment team
• Compassion and empathy
• Ability to develop relationships and trust with patients and their families
• Project and time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Proven expertise solving problems

Responsibilities

• Managing patient appointments for ECT treatments, coordinating with other healthcare providers to schedule necessary pre- and post-treatment assessments, and ensuring timely communication regarding appointment details.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate patient records, including medical history, consent forms, treatment plans, and ECT procedure documentation, adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Assisting the medical team in obtaining informed consent from patients regarding ECT treatment, explaining procedures and potential risks and benefits clearly.
• Communicating with various healthcare professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, and other administrative staff to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth treatment delivery.
• Monitoring and maintaining adherence to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards related to ECT administration, including documentation requirements and reporting protocols.
• Entering patient data into medical records, generating reports on treatment outcomes, and tracking key metrics related to ECT procedures.
• Providing emotional support and answering questions for patients and their families regarding the ECT process, addressing concerns and providing necessary information.
• Preparing treatment rooms and equipment for ECT procedures, including checking the functionality of the ECT machine, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
• Meet with inpatient candidates to discuss treatment and work with providers to determine patients meet the requirements for ECT treatment.
• Performs utilization and review by evaluating the medical necessity and appropriateness of ECT treatments provided to a patient, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and aligns with evidence-based standards.
• Communicates with appropriate insurance company regarding obtaining the authorization for the ECT Treatment to include collateral or follow-up information.
• Conducts community outreach to outline the requirements and benefits to ECT as a medical procedure.
• Participates in family meeting for discharge planning and ECT psychoeducation.
• Coordinates patient care Post procedure.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree