ED Communication Specialist Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The ED Communication Specialist at AnMed Emergency Department provides patient care under the supervision of nurses and physicians, ensuring quality and safe care delivery. Duties include receiving reports, maintaining EMS alerts, assisting with patient callbacks, and obtaining vital signs. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in healthcare roles such as nursing assistant, paramedic, or registered nurse.
Job Description
Provides quality of patient care consistent with the standards and guidelines established by AnMed Emergency Department. While working in the Emergency Department, the communication specialist works under the guidance and supervision of the Emergency Department nurse(s) and charge nurse(s) to provide treatment as ordered by the physician(s)/provider(s) to promote quality and safe care of the patients within the department.
Some Specific Duties Include:
+ Receive incoming report (EMS, physician offices, nursing homes, etc…). If orders are to be given, the call will be transferred to a nurse or a physician. + Maintains a database of all EMS alerts requested by EMS prior to arrival. + Assists with patient callbacks as instructed by charge nurse and/or physician. + Assists nursing staff by obtaining vital signs of patients as instructed by charge nurse of the Emergency Department.
Qualifications:
Required:
+ H.S. Diploma or GED equivalency required. EMT Certificate, graduate of an approved paramedic program, registered nurse, or completion of an approved nursing assistant training course. +
Experience:
Hospital based nursing assistant, phlebotomist, paramedic, surgical technician, patient care technician, registered nurse, or other approved training/education.
