ED Technician

• Performs routine patient/resident care under the supervision of Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses. Recognizes and reports significant observations. Strives for a variety of opportunities to use clinical skills, offer patient/family teaching and participate in a multidisciplinary approach to care. Job Responsibility 1.Assists Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses, under supervision, in a multitude of patient procedures including, but not limited to, EKG's, phlebotomy, orthopedic splinting, cane and crutch preparation, CPR, defibrillation, catheters, ABG/Glucose analyzer obtaining and recording vital signs and recognizing, reporting and assisting in resolution of life-threatening conditions. 2.Prepares set-up for procedures (i.e suturing, surgery, spinal taps, foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp and orthopedic reduction). 3.Maintains department equipment through testing functions (i.e cleaning/disinfection after use, set-up of Pl-evac, vents, Gomko and suction devices) 4.Maintains knowledge of current Emergency Department Technology.Assists in examination and management during procedures (i.e OB/GYN, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, emotional and behavioral, trauma and overdose emergencies). 5.Assists in transporting patients from vehicles, ambulance, wheelchairs and beds utilizing proper inline stabilization, patient positioning, body mechanics and application of extremity and spinal devices, etc. 6.Documents patient information necessary for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers.Documents all procedures performed and obtains needed medical records information for healthcare team members 7.Assists the inventory Clerk/Transporters with general clerical duties as needed (i.e checking, ordering and/or stocking supplies in the Emergency Department and performs). 8.Performs related duties, as required Job Qualification
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associates Degree, preferred
• Certification by the New York State Department of Health as an EMT, required. AEMT certification, preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute hospital setting or related clinical experience, required.
• Demonstrated competency in, at least, one of the following, preferred: Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; venipuncture procedures; and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Part time · Days shift