ER Unit Coordinator: PT 7a-7p
About The Position
Firelands Health is seeking an ER Unit Coordinator. This role is an unlicensed worker who, at the discretion of the Director, may be cross-trained as a Patient Care Technician. The ER Unit Coordinator provides clinical and clerical support to patients and units under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse. They are responsible for maintaining a responsive communication system through positive interactions with patients, guests, ancillary departments, Physicians, and peers. Key responsibilities include accurate transcription of Physician Orders and assisting units in planning, organizing, and implementing measures to maintain a quality therapeutic environment. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care, serving Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron counties. It is a locally managed, not-for-profit healthcare facility with a mission to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve lives. The company values Attitude, Commitment, and Enthusiasm.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
- CPR/BLS Health Care Provider is required within 30 days of employment if not previously obtained
- At least 1 year experience in pertinent clinical area
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant, or STNA with experience
- Previous hospital and clerical experience with excellent computer skills
- Medical Terminology course
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical and clerical support to the patient and our units under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse
- Assists in the maintenance of a responsive communication system through positive interactions with our patients, guests, ancillary departments, Physicians and their peers
- Responsible for the accurate transcription of Physician Orders
- Assists the units in the planning, organization and implementation of measures to maintain a quality therapeutic environment for our units and ultimately, our patients
- Muse – ordering EKG, attaching EKG to order
- Assigns proper physician
- Sends EKG to Meditech to view in patient chart
- Placing protocol orders For all stroke, STEMI, Code Blue, and Trauma Alert
- Logging and documenting times and physicians contacted
- Responsible for coordination and documentation of all ER transfer
- Completes proper paperwork for transfers
- Sets up transportation based on level of care needed for transfers
- Obtains copy of patient medical record/radiology disk for transfers
- Faxes EKG to on-call interventionalist for STEMI
- Calls cath lab team for STEMI
- Notifies supervisor for STEMI
- Calls supervisor with proper information to obtain appropriate floor/bed for the patient for Admissions
- Evaluates need for bariatric bed for Admissions
- Notes if patient is on any drips for Admissions
- Notes if isolation is necessary for Admissions
- Coordinates all doctor-to-doctor calls
- Updates physician call schedule in ER daily
- Contacts on-call physician with their preferred method of communication
- Prioritizes/triages phone calls
- Intercepts and addresses phone calls
- Anticipates and communicates the status/needs of the ER to the Nursing Supervisor
- Performs accurate communication with Charge Nurse
- Acts as the central communication for all ER staff and patients
- Able to anticipate and prioritize the actions needed to quickly and accurately expedite the patient experience in the ER
- Utilizes nursing practice standards and evidence-based practices
- Collects patient information/data and assists the RN in planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s care as delegated
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- Comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health and wellness offerings
- Monthly employee events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
