Emergency Department Tech — Career Growth & Benefits

Socket.dev; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, NY, is seeking an Emergency Department technician to assist in patient care under a Registered Nurse. The role includes data collection, preparing the environment, and supporting admissions, transfers and discharges.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and CNA training with CNA certification, EMT-B certification, or nursing student status with clinical rotation. BLS is required and computer literacy is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA Training with CNA certification, or EMT-B certification, or a nursing student with Fundamentals of Nursing including a clinical rotation required.

Responsibilities

• The Emergency Department technician assists in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to established hospital policy and procedures.
• Prepares patient environment for receiving patients.
• Assists in and, as necessary, accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process.
• Assists the nurse or physician in procedures and treatments as necessary.
• Places patients on a cardiac monitor as instructed by nursing staff.
• Handles and cares for patients' clothing, valuables and other personal property from admission through discharge.
• Functions appropriately during emergencies and crisis situations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training with CNA certification

EMT-B certification

Nursing student (Fundamentals of Nursing with clinical rotation)

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, NY, is seeking an Emergency Department technician to assist in patient care under a Registered Nurse. The role includes data collection, preparing the environment, and supporting admissions, transfers and discharges.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and CNA training with CNA certification, EMT-B certification, or nursing student status with clinical rotation. BLS is required and computer literacy is expected.