Emory Healthcare·Tucker, Georgia
The Emergency Room Float Tech performs clinical tasks such as IV insertion, foley catheter placement, and monitoring vital signs to assist nursing and physician staff. They also manage supply levels, enter physician orders, and facilitate communication within the emergency department.
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Description Shift: PRN Position (48 hours month required) 12-hour shifts- 7am- 7pm and 7pm – 7am, weekend shift varies Location: Travel between Emory locations within Emory Healthcare Locations Salary: $27.25 Our internal travel nursing team can be a flexible program, allowing team members the ability to tailor work/life balance to fit their lifestyle.
We are seeking a capable Emergency Room Float Tech who Performs a variety of clinical tasks to better facilitate patient care by directly assisting nursing and physician staff.
IV insertion and placement of a foley catheter.
Performs and documents vital signs, notifies triage nurse or physician on duty possibly critical patients, communicates as appropriate to waiting room patients.
Conducts needs analysis to determine need for supplies based on ED volume.
Monitors stock and supplies to ensure par levels are maintained.
Ensures that physician orders are accurately entered into the computer.
Answers phones and direct inquiries as appropriate.
Performs other duties as required.
High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Graduate of an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program. 1-year minimum Previous Must have current certification as an EMT-I or Paramedic, AHA CPR, and AHA ACLS if Paramedic.
Previous Emergency Department Experience JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program with at least one year of experience. Current certification as an EMT-I or Paramedic, along with AHA CPR and ACLS (if Paramedic), is required.
Market context
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