Emergency Room Technician

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. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 3100 E FLETCHER AVE City: TAMPA State: Florida Postal Code: 33613 Job Description: Rounds with previous shift staff to receive report on care given to patients. Delivers care using the mission, vision, and value statements, incorporating patient-centric behaviors daily. Promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer. Provides care to patients in accordance with standards of care, including assistance with hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living. Maintains patient skin integrity by turning and repositioning patients, preventing skin shearing, and notifying nurses of skin breakdown. Performs various medical procedures such as urine specimen collection, splinting, crutch adjustment, urinary catheter removal, dressing changes, accucheks, hemocults, nasogastric tube discontinuation, IV catheter removal, phlebotomy, and Foley bag emptying. Documents patient care according to policy, including intake and output, vital signs, weights, activities of daily living, and specimen collection. Transports patients, medical records, and equipment within scheduled time frames, and assists in positioning, lifting, and ambulating patients using safety precautions. Supports nutritional needs of patients by providing liquids, assisting with meal setup, and feeding patients within identified restrictions. Introduces self to patient, explains role in patient's care, and calls patient by preferred name. Follows hospital policy for patient identification, uses universal precautions, and maintains a clean and uncluttered patient environment. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that s/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. [Required] Education: High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred] Field of Study: N/A Work Experience: N/A Additional Information: High School diploma or equivalent if hold a current CNA license or EMT license OR Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing program and has completed the first semester of Nursing Fundamentals OR has completed an accredited nursing program within one (1) year and has not obtained their license for Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required] OR NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) [Required] OR AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C) [Required] OR American Association Medical Assistants (CMA) [Required] OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Required] OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Required] OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Required] OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Required] OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $16.30 - $26.08 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr