ED Technician

Northwell Health; Hillside Manor (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwell Health is seeking an EMT to perform routine patient care in the Emergency Department under supervision of physicians, nurses and assistants. You will assist in EKGs, phlebotomy, splinting, catheterization, CPR and vital-sign monitoring while contributing to patient teaching and a multidisciplinary approach to care.

This role requires a NYS EMT certification, minimum one year of acute care experience, and CPR/EKG competencies. An Associate's degree is preferred.

Competenze

• NY State EMT certification required.
• AEMT certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute hospital setting or related clinical experience.
• Competency in at least one of the following: EKG testing or CPR.

Mansioni

• Assists physicians, PAs and nurses in a multitude of patient procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, splinting, catheterization, CPR, etc.).
• Prepares setup for procedures (suturing, surgery, spinal taps, Foley insertion, chest tube insertion).
• Maintains department equipment and supplies, including testing and cleaning after use.
• Assists in examination/management during ED procedures (OB/GYN, neurology, respiratory, cardiac, trauma).
• Transports patients using proper patient handling and devices.
• Documents patient information for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers; records procedures performed.

Conoscenze

EMT certification

AEMT certification

CPR training

EKG testing

Venipuncture

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

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).