What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Tech, Full Time, Variable Shifts position at Hialeah Hospital?
Position Summary :
Knowledge of physiological, psychosocial and therapeutic components specific to assisting the appropriate treatment, and prioritizing of patients with real or potential life threatening conditions, presenting to the Emergency Department of care. Assist professional nursing staff and physician with the provision of emergency treatment to patients of all ages. Responsible for organized, systematic reception and categorization of patients, ensuring that immediate care is available for the seriously ill or injured patient. Determines priorities confidently an directs patient flow in a high paced environment, while maintaining composure and courtesy to patients and families. May be needed to work beyond the regular environment, while maintain composure and courtesy to patients and families. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor.
Position Qualification :
Minimum one year experience as an Emergency Room Technician or related experience.
Knowledge base is requisite to the assessment and care for the emergency patient.
Possesses effective crisis intervention skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills in the English Language.
Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced, stressful environment.
Required Licenses / Certifications :
Phlebotomy Certification preferred
BLS Certification from the American Heart Association Required
ACLS and PALS Certification from the American Heart Association Preferred
CPI within 90 days of employment
What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital?
Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.
Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including :
Cardiac
American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018
American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018
Bariatric
American College of Surgeons / American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center
BCBS Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018
Neurology
Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018
Women's Services
American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016
Hyperbaric Unit
Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017
Laboratory Services / Blood Bank
Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist
