E/PC Technician - FT - Eve/Night - Danbury

Northwell Health; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Emergency Department support role involving EMT/Medical Assistant–level duties in a fast-paced ED setting. The role includes preparing patients for examination, performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and transporting patients as needed, under RN supervision.

Essential qualifications include EMT or MA certification, CPR, and HS graduate; one year of ED experience is preferred. Significant manual dexterity and ability to handle high patient throughput are required.

Qualifications

• EMT certification or Medical Assistant certification, or nursing student status, or one year ED experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Phlebotomy, EKG training, and direct patient care skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing treatment areas and maintaining stock.
• Prepare patients for exam and assist with monitoring devices.
• Perform vital signs, I&O, EKGs, bladder scans, and phlebotomy as directed.
• Transport patients to testing and inpatient units and document care interactions.

Skills

EMT certification

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Education

HS Graduate

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care, working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares patients for exam, maintains communication with RN's and ED Providers regarding patient status changes, transports patients to testing and other units, performs and documents phlebotomy, EKGs, blood sugars, bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training, ensures patient satisfaction by providing constant communications with patients and their families, ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order, works proactively with other team members to maintain department through-put.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the treatment area, which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas.
• Prepares patients for exam- undresses patient, positions for comfort, adheres to appropriate monitoring devices, assures appropriate supplies.
• Performs various tasks including but not limited to vital signs, I&Os,EKG's, Bladder Scans, Blood Glucose, Phlebotomy, sizing and use of Durable Medical Equipment etc
• Works within a variety of care settings within the ED working collaboratively with the RN and providers in those areas as an integral member of the team in the pod or area

such as triage

• Participates as an active member with specific roles within the ED team in the care of the complex patient ( trauma, cardiac arrest etc.). Placing patients on monitors, set up of the fluid warmer, pleurovac

• Performs hourly rounding and maintains regular communications with patients and their family members
• Maintains ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status, to proactively manage care and manage any issues
• Documents task completion and patient care interactions.
• Transports patients to testing and in-patient units.
• Completes mandatory continuing education.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential: Education Skills Experience

• Emergency Medical Technician Required: Current EMT,or Medical Assistant certification, or Nursing student, or one year prior ED experience. CPR certification required. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Phlebotomy, EKG Training, Direct Patient Care Skills

Education

Essential:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Working Conditions

Essential:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Significant occupational risk
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly