ED Technician - Emergency Department - Full Time Night + Rotating Weekends & Holidays

nyp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (Patient Care Tech) for a Full Time Night Flex shift to provide compassionate basic patient care under RN supervision. Duties include collecting vital signs, telemetry surveillance, performing EKGs, and assisting with daily living activities to support a safe, clean, and efficient ED environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma, BLS, and at least one year of related experience or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association required prior to start date.
• At least one year experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant or equivalent.
• Certification in one of the following: EKG/Arrhythmia, Medical technician, EMT/ Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Collect data elements and communicate observations to the RN.
• Perform EKGs and monitor telemetry as directed.
• Provide basic patient care and daily living assistance.
• Maintain safe, clean, and healthy ED environment.
• Support team and raise the standard of patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

EKG/Arrhythmia certificate

Medical technician certificate

EMT/Paramedic certificate

Job description

Location

Flushing, New York

Shift

Night Flex (United States of America)

Description

Emergency Department Technicians (Patient Care Techs) - Full Time Night Flex

At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, ED Technicians thrive as invaluable care providers. As a designated 911 receiving hospital, our ED has achieved the highest distinction given by the American College of Surgeons and is now one of only a few Level I Trauma Centers in the New York region providing around-the-clock access to a trauma surgeon, operating room as well as every subspecialty of surgery available.

As an ED Technician, you will provide compassionate basic patient care and assist with daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will collect data elements and communicate observations and information obtained using various methods and tools to the Registered Nurse (including but not limited to vital signs, surveillance of telemetry, perform EKG's, glucose by finger stick). Improve the patient experience and maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment. Demonstrate what it means to be part of a team and raise the bar for patient care.

This is a Full Time Night FLEX Shift (37.5 hrs/wk; 7pm to 8:15 am) position at NYP/Queens Hospital. Rotating Weekends & Holidays.

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association required PRIOR to start date
• At least one (1) year experience as an EKG Technician, Nursing Attendant or equivalent
• Certification in one of the following required:
  • EKG/Arrhythmia certificate
  • Medical technician certificate
  • EMT/ Paramedic certificate
• Must achieve competency in all performance functions (i.e. Telemetry, phlebotomy,) within probationary period

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$33.67-$36.01/Hourly

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