ED Technician

Northwell; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is hiring an EMT to perform routine patient care under supervision, assist in procedures, and contribute to a multidisciplinary care team. The role emphasizes clinical skill application, patient-family education, and accurate documentation.

You will support physicians, PAs and nurses in a busy emergency department, assist in transporting patients, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Certification by the New York State Department of Health as an EMT 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/or CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians, Surgeons Assistants and Nurses, under supervision, in patient procedures and vital signs monitoring.
• Prepare setup for procedures (suturing, surgery, spinal taps, Foley insertion, chest tube insertion).
• Maintain department equipment through testing, cleaning and setup of devices (vents, suction, etc.).
• Assist in examination and management during procedures (OB/GYN, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, trauma emergencies).
• Assist in transporting patients using proper techniques and devices.
• Document patient information for admissions, procedures, discharge and transfers; record all procedures performed.
• Assist inventory/clerical duties in ED (checking, ordering or stocking supplies).
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

EKG procedures

Phlebotomy

CPR

Patient transport

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

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

• 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).