Emergency Department Technician

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 30,072 - 42,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, focused on patient care and nursing excellence. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be certified in CNA training or EMT-B. This role includes assisting patients with various care tasks, data collection, and emergency responses.

The CNA is expected to provide quality care and support to patients, collaborating closely with nursing staff to ensure a high standard of patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training program with CNA certification, OR EMT-B certification OR a Nursing Student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Current ED experience is preferred.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Must be computer literate and able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in patient data collection.
• Provide appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Prepare patient environment for receiving patients.
• Assist patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge process.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Data collection

Emergency response

Cardiac monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Training program certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence? St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, offers career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Job Details

Located in Bethpage, St. Joseph Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Its Emergency Department cares for approximately 33,000 patients a year. Other vital services include an Ambulatory Surgery Unit, The Center for Sleep Medicine, Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center, CHS Cancer Center, The Center for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Diabetes Education Center and a full scope of outpatient radiology services, including Cardiac CT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients by performing various duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in patient data collection.
• 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.
• Appropriately places patients on a cardiac monitor as instructed by nursing staff.
• Handles and cares for patients clothing, valuables and other personal property (including prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, etc.) from admission through discharge.
• Functions appropriately during emergencies and crisis situations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a duly authorized CNA Training program with CNA certification, OR EMT‑B certification OR a Nursing Student enrolled in a Nursing program who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing including a clinical rotation.
• Current ED experience is preferred.
• BLS from American Heart Association is required.
• Must be computer literate and able to read and write basic English.

Salary Range

USD $26.46 - $26.46 per hour.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. Employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.