# ECT Administrator

**Company:** [San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital](null/companies/t6sE3S8gM67qdjpuZbFw7m.md)
**Location:** San Antonio, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

An ECT admin, or Electroconvulsive Therapy administrator, is responsible for managing the administrative aspects of ECT treatments, including patient scheduling, record-keeping, communication with healthcare teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to the ECT medical team during procedures, all while prioritizing patient safety and confidentiality. Assists with ECT procedures.

**Essential Duties:**

·         Managing patient appointments for ECT treatments, coordinating with other healthcare providers to schedule necessary pre- and post-treatment assessments, and ensuring timely communication regarding appointment details.

·         Maintaining comprehensive and accurate patient records, including medical history, consent forms, treatment plans, and ECT procedure documentation, adhering to HIPAA guidelines.

·         Assisting the medical team in obtaining informed consent from patients regarding ECT treatment, explaining procedures and potential risks and benefits clearly.

·         Communicating with various healthcare professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, and other administrative staff to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth treatment delivery.

·         Monitoring and maintaining adherence to all relevant healthcare regulations and standards related to ECT administration, including documentation requirements and reporting protocols.

·         Entering patient data into medical records, generating reports on treatment outcomes, and tracking key metrics related to ECT procedures.

·         Providing emotional support and answering questions for patients and their families regarding the ECT process, addressing concerns and providing necessary information. 

·         Preparing treatment rooms and equipment for ECT procedures, including checking the functionality of the ECT machine, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.

·         Meet with inpatient candidates to discuss treatment and work with providers to determine patients meet the requirements for ECT treatment.

·         Performs utilization and review by evaluating the medical necessity and appropriateness of ECT treatments provided to a patient, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and aligns with evidence-based standards.

·         Communicates with appropriate insurance company regarding obtaining the authorization for the ECT Treatment to include collateral or follow-up information.

·         Conducts community outreach to outline the requirements and benefits to ECT as a medical procedure.

·         Participates in family meeting for discharge planning and ECT psychoeducation.

·         Coordinates patient care Post procedure.

·         Performs additional duties as requested.

_This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive._

_Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital._

## Requirements

ADN or BSN degree and a valid Texas RN license in good standing.

1-3 years RN work experience in a behavioral health, PACU, or ICU setting required.

Must complete all new hire orientation and competency training.

**Additional Requirements:**

Must possess or obtain a valid ALS certification and de-escalation training before completing new hire orientation.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

·         Strong decision-making and professional judgment

·         Effective interpersonal communication skills

·         Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions

·         Understanding of psychiatric conditions and treatments

·         Proficiency in administering various medications and treatment protocols

·         Ability to work well as part of a treatment team

·         Compassion and empathy

·         Ability to develop relationships and trust with patients and their families

·         Project and time management skills

·         Organizational skills

·         Proven expertise solving problems

**Physical Requirements:**

·         Standing and walking for 8–12-hour shifts, often with minimal breaks.

·         Ability to quickly move, intervene, or participate in restraining patients if necessary for safety, requiring strength and coordination.

·         Bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required.

·         Clear sight and hearing to monitor patient behavior, hear alarms, and communicate effectively, sometimes in noisy environments.

·         Potential exposure to hostile or agitated individuals, odors, and sometimes loud noises.

·         The ability to handle high-stress situations over long, consecutive work hours.

## Benefits

-   Health Insurance
-   Vision Insurance
-   Dental Insurance
-   401K Retirement Plan
-   Healthcare Spending Account
-   Dependent Care Spending Account
-   PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
-   Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
-   Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)