ED Technician

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, NY is seeking an Emergency Department technician to assist in patient care under RN supervision. The role supports data collection and direct patient care in a busy ED environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification or EMT-B or nursing student status with clinical nursing fundamentals, BLS certification, and basic computer literacy. ED experience is preferred and eligibility for staff benefits applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA training with CNA certification OR EMT-B certification OR nursing student with fundamentals of nursing (clinical rotation).
• Current ED experience preferred.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Must be computer literate and able to read/write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Performs treatments and procedures per hospital policy.
• Prepares patient environment for receiving patients.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Assists nurse or physician in procedures as necessary.
• Places patients on cardiac monitor as instructed by nursing staff.
• Handles patients' clothing and personal property from admission to discharge.
• Functions appropriately during emergencies and crises.

Skills

ED experience

Computer literacy

English literacy

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training with CNA certification OR EMT-B OR nursing student with Fundamentals of Nursing

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Located in Bethpage, St. Joseph Hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Its Emergency Department cares for approximately 33,000 patients a year. Other vital services include an Ambulatory Surgery Unit, The Center for Sleep Medicine, Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center, CHS Cancer Center, The Center for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Diabetes Education Center and a full scope of outpatient radiology services, including Cardiac CT.

Job Details

The Emergency Department technician assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assists in patient data collection.

• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.
• Prepares patient environment for receiving patients.
• Assists in and, as necessary, accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process.
• Assists the nurse or physician in procedures and treatments as necessary.
• Appropriately places patients on a cardiac monitor as instructed by nursing staff.
• Handles and cares for patients clothing, valuables and other personal property (including prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, etc.) from admission through discharge.
• Functions appropriately during emergencies and crisis situations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training program with CNA certification, OR EMT-B certification OR a Nursing Student enrolled in a Nursing program who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing including a clinical rotation.
• Current ED experience is preferred.
• BLS from American Heart Association is required.
• Must be computer literate. Must be able to read and write basic English.

Salary Range

USD $26.46 - USD $26.46 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.