Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Care Center Director/Manager, the Nursing Department Coordinator is responsible for performing clerical duties and assisting in the day-to-day functioning of the Emergency Care Center Department as assigned. General duties include maintaining the staffing schedules, assisting with time entry and payroll, and preparing data and reports for meetings and management.
Other duties as assigned may include those of an Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech). The ER Tech is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Emergency Care Center. The ER Tech supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and does provide EKG monitoring for the Emergency Care Center.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Previous administrative experience preferred. One-year hospital or pre-hospital experience preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current license as an EMT through the Texas Department of Health or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Certified in BLS through the American Heart Association.
REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Experience in Microsoft Office required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to multitask. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
ABOUT OAKBEND:
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit.
We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.
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