ED Technician, Emergency Department, Per Diem, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1889982

Palmetto General Hospital • Hialeah, FL

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About The Position

The ED Technician assists nursing staff and physicians in providing emergency treatment to patients of all ages. The role requires knowledge of the physiological, psychosocial, and therapeutic components involved in assisting with appropriate treatment and prioritization of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with real or potential life-threatening conditions.

The technician is responsible for the organized reception and categorization of patients and ensuring immediate care is available for seriously ill or injured patients. The role determines priorities and directs patient flow in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and courtesy with patients and families. The technician may be required to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit, as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as an Emergency Room Technician or related experience.
• Knowledge requisite to the assessment and care of emergency patients.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Adequate visual and hearing senses to assist with varied operative procedures and follow surgeons’ verbal directives.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• EMT license required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• COAP required within 60 days in the position.
• Must clear a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff and physicians with emergency treatment of patients of all ages.
• Receive and categorize patients in an organized, systematic manner.
• Ensure immediate care is available for seriously ill or injured patients.
• Determine patient priorities and direct patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain composure and courtesy when interacting with patients and families.
• Work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed