ED Technician: Adult ED - 24hrs/week, NIGHTS

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with no copay

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY, is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for night shifts to support nurses and physicians, performing tests and therapeutic procedures for acutely ill patients.

The role includes resuscitation support, venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, cardiac rhythms, patient transport, wound care, and assisting with procedures such as Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes. A HS diploma and 6–12 months ED/EMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year ED Technician or EMS experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.
• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care tasks.
• Report patient condition to supervisor and staff.
• Transport patients between departments as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms; assist with monitoring systems.
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and discontinue IVs when appropriate.
• Assist with wound care, Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes.
• Position patients and apply dressings, splints; fit crutches and guide patients.

Skills

CPR

Venipuncture

Vital signs

EKG

Patient transport

Wound care

Foley catheter

Nasogastric tube

Crutches fitting

CPR airway procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ED Technician EMS experience

Job description

Department/Unit: Emergency Department Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,923.00 - $54,500.00

Emergencydepartmenttechnicians provide specialized assistance to nurses and physicians. They administer tests with diagnostic exams and therapeutic procedures. ED technicians will be interacting with a substantial amount of acutely ill and unstable patients.Albany Medical Center is the only hospital accredited as a Level One trauma center in the Capitol District, and as such, it provides the highest level of total care for every aspect of injury.They are uniquely trained to provide lifesaving interventions to traumatic injuries as well as medical emergencies.

• Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens
• Assists physicians and nurses providing technical support for patient care
• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor/staff member
• Assists with the transport of patients to other departments
• Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
• Obtains 12-lead EKGs, discontinues peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks
• Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
• Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
• Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on proper use

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. 6 months to 1-year previous experience as a ED Technician and/or previous EMS experience is desired Honest, punctual, and performs the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others. Regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands for various job functions, and occasionally required to sit, kneel, or crouch.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes.

Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.