ED Technician

Northwell Health; Queens (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in the United States seeks an EMT‑level clinician to support physicians, surgeons and nurses in a fast-paced emergency department. You will perform routine patient care, assist with procedures and help ensure timely, safe care for patients and families.

Requirements include NYS EMT certification, CPR and phlebotomy skills, plus at least one year of acute-hospital experience. You will work under supervision, participate in life-saving interventions and maintain equipment and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree preferred.
• NYS Department of Health EMT certification required; AEMT certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute hospital setting or related clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following: EKG testing, venipuncture, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, surgeons, assistants and nurses in procedures including EKGs, phlebotomy, splinting, catheterization, CPR and defibrillation.
• Prepares set-ups for procedures (suturing, surgery, spinal taps, Foley, chest tube insertion).
• Maintains department equipment and conducts testing/cleaning after use (Pl-evac, vents, Gomko and suction devices).
• Maintains knowledge of current Emergency Department technology and assists during examinations and management in emergencies.
• Assists in transporting patients using proper stabilization, positioning and equipment.
• Documents patient information for admissions, procedures, discharges and transfers; collects needed medical records information.
• Performs general clerical duties with inventory clerks/transports as needed; supports department operations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

EKG testing

Venipuncture

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree (preferred)

NYS EMT Certification

AEMT certification (preferred)

Tools

Pl-evac

Ventilators

Gomko suction devices

Job description

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

• 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.
• Prepares set-up for procedures (i.e suturing, surgery, spinal taps, foley insertion, chest tube insertion, trauma thoracotomy, lavage, slit lamp and orthopedic reduction).
• Maintains department equipment through testing functions (i.e cleaning/disinfection after use, set-up of Pl-evac, vents, Gomko and suction devices)
• 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).
• 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.
• Documents patient information necessary for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers. Documents all procedures performed and obtains needed medical records information for healthcare team members.
• 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).
• 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).