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DescriptionAdvanced Technician II AdventHealth LOCATION Location Address: Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Work Hours/Shift: Full Time or Part Time or PRN (Shift Information)
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. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN or Physician.
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. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
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. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed and to ensure that the patients have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, that care givers names are on the boards (applicable campuses), and that patient and family needs are exceeded.
QualificationsWhat Will You Need: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Completion of a paramedic program, LPN (if hired prior to 3/31/14), or registered nurse program
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED :Monitor Tech cross-training
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid Florida State Licensure as a Paramedic OR
Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (if hired prior to 03/31/14) 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)
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. Adheres to the AdventHealth Orlando corporate compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.Category: Emergency ServicesOrganization: AdventHealth Central FloridaSchedule: Full-timeShift: 3 - NightTravel: ADH Lake Nona ERReq ID: 22020669We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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