Paramedic - ED Tech PRN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you :

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas, AdventHealth Family Medicine Rural Clinics and AdventHealth Rollins Brook 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.

Schedule :  PRN

Shift :   Days, Mids and Nights Available

The community you’ll be caring for :

§  Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth provides care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

§  AdventHealth is committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

§  As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute :

The Advent Health Central Texas Emergency Department (ED) is a 32 bed ED. The ED is divided into three areas; one area with 23 beds general Care, 8 Fast Track beds,  5 critical care rooms and 3 exam rooms for turbo track for ESI level 4 and 5. The ED is a Trauma Level IV designated trauma center, Chest Pain Center with primary PCI, and Primary Stroke Center.

The ED Registration Tech is a certified healthcare provider that provides direct patient centered care in a critical care area as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ED Registration Tech provides patient-centered care to a population within the age range of newborn to geriatric.

The ED Registration Tech works full time, part time or PRN. Variable shifts to meet the needs of the department which operates 24 hour a day, seven days a week. Weekend work is required.

The ED Registration Tech performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts; promotes and restores patients' health by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to the patients and their families.

The ED Registration Tech is under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the assigned Nurse Leaders as well as Registration leadership.  Actual roles and tasks may vary depending upon the area assigned. Will be required to attend any Registration meeting and training requirements as assigned.

The value you’ll bring to the team :

Welcome patients to Advent Health Central Texas Emergency Department

Check-in patients to Emergency Department

Set up Palm Scanning

Complete registration process (gather patient insurance and demographics) as needed

Performs, properly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental and hospital policy

Recognizes potential emergency / life threatening situations and notifies Nurse Leader or ED Provider

Demonstrates skill and judgement necessary to implement physician’s orders, procedures and protocols of care, and provide quality patient care

Remains flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and treat staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect

Understands computer downtime procedures

Understands the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) process and proficiently uses the electronic medical record (EMR) for retrieval of patient information

Performs safe patient care by utilizing the PPID processes.

Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patient’s health information

Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, participating in team problem solving methods

Has knowledge of and understands current TJC Standards for the clinical aspect of the department

Advocates for the patients and promotes healthy teamwork with the multidisciplinary team

Is proactive in efforts to facilitate patient flow through the ED

Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures

Maintains licensure, skills and education required to work in the ED

Positively supports Performance Improvement (PI) in the ED

Attends mandatory scheduled staff meetings

Attends mandatory trainings / in-services / skills labs / education opportunities

Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction

Reports suspected abuse to Nurse Leader

Performs treatments and general patient care within scope of practice and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Emergency Department