E.R. TECHNICIAN - Per Diem- Evening

White Plains Hospital Inc; Berlin; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The ER Technician at White Plains Hospital Medical Center works with nurses and providers to deliver high-quality care in a busy emergency setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, patient transport, and assisting with infection control and safety measures across ages.

Under RN direction, you perform direct/indirect care, observe behavioral health patients, and support performance improvement, throughput, and quality metrics within the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years patient care experience preferred.
• Competency in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• English communication skills essential.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bedside care and vital signs.
• Collect blood specimens and perform venipuncture.
• Place patients on monitors and obtain 12-lead EKGs promptly.
• Support infection control and PPE protocols.
• Transport patients and prepare equipment as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Phlebotomy

English

Vital signs

Patient care

BLS

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Emergency Services Ed General Emergency

Work Shift:

Evening

Work Days:

PER DIEM

Scheduled Hours:

11 AM-11 PM

Hours Per Pay Period:

0

Pay Rate/Range:

$25.00 - 37.50

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The role of the ER technician requires partnering with the healthcare team (Registered Nurse, Provider, Mid-level Provider,) to provide a high level of exceptional care and critical thinking skills. Under the direction of the RN the ER Technician provides functions that are direct and indirect care. The ER technician also assists the team in the management of our behavioral health population and will provide one to one observation as needed. The ER technician participates in care of patients requiring additional infection control protection such as the Ebola Virus. The ER technician plays an integral role in the department’s quality metrics such as turnaround times for blood collection, length of stay and throughput.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
• Provides exceptional patient care and service with every interaction
• Performs duties that include but are not limited to: vital signs, intake and output monitoring, activities of daily living, application of simple dressings, ophthalmology equipment set up, gynecological exam set up, transportation, assisting with set up of orthopedic equipment for casting, traction and splints, simple tracheostomy care, maintenance of urinary drainage bags.
• Responsible for obtaining blood specimens for venipuncture and utilizing lattice for labeling, as well as other specimen collection techniques as ordered by the provider.
• Places patient on cardiac monitor and obtain 12 lead EKG’s within 10 minutes of patients arrival who present with certain criteria according to ER standards of care.
• Utilizes current methods of infection control.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit based issues.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested.
• Utilizes cost containment practices.
• Performs Phlebotomy.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Ensures stock and supplies are maintained in the patient care areas and carts to ensure efficient safe care
• Interacts with the provider, mid-level provider and Registered Nurse about any patient clinical status or safety concerns they may have.
• Maintains the environment in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Works with patients of all ages.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or
• GED Required
• 1-3 years At least one year of patient care experience required Required
• Competency in Phlebotomy
• The ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model.
• Communicates effectively in English (written and verbal).
• The ability to perform well and retain composure under stressful situations.
• BLS - American Heart Association Required within 6 months of hire or transfer within 180 Days
• Effective 625/21, ER Technicians must complete de-escalation training (New Hires and Transfers) within 1 Year Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.