Ed Advanced Tech II PRN

Description
Advanced Technician II - PRN - AdventHealth Clermont ED
Location Address: Clermont, Fl 34711
Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Clermont

• Opening in the fall of 2021, AdventHealth Clermont ER will be our new 19,000 square foot, 24-room Emergency Department, expanding the AdventHealth care network into the Clermont community and south Lake County. In addition to emergency services, respiratory therapy, diagnostic imaging, and a full-service laboratory will be available here. Located adjacent to the intersection of State Road 50 and Citrus Tower Blvd, the ER will be staffed by a comprehensive clinical team including board-certified emergency physicians and emergency nurses.
• On-site next to the Emergency Department will be a 36,000-square-foot health park with primary and specialty care practices, imaging, outpatient sports med and rehab, and other lab services to serve the needs of this growing community. With same-day appointments available from 7 am to 7 pm and specialty trained staff providing concierge-level service, consumers will have access to a seamless healthcare experience.

Work Hours/Shift:

• PRN

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Attaches 12 lead EKG’s and completes test before giving strip to physician on duty. Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing. Initiates cardiac monitoring, demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.
• Inserts peripheral IV’s, hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site. Removes IV Lines as directed by RN.
• Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed, transports stable (no blood infusion drips or no oxygen > 50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompanies RN to transport patient to specialty units.
• Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams; i.e. set up and clean up for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, application of orthopedic splints and casting, etc. Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, finger splints, application of dressings, etc.
• Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET), keeping patients informed, providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring, compassion, and concern, demonstrating a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management, and ensuring that patients can get help at any time.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

• Completion of a paramedic program or registered nurse program
• Valid Florida State Licensure as a Paramedic OR
• Licensed as an RN in the state of Florida (awaiting RN position availability – up to 120 days) OR
• Licensed as an RN in another state (awaiting Florida RN License – up to 90 days)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course ENPC (not applicable to 5490, 6162, 6780 and 7500 Adults only transport)
• Monitor Tech cross-training (Preferred)

Job Summary:
The Advanced Technician II performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. Performs general clinical, non-clinical and clerical services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.