Emergency Department Technician

Cayuga Medical Center; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The ED Tech will work closely with nurses to provide high-quality patient care, including taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and supporting safe patient ambulation in a fast-paced ED.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS may be obtained during the introductory period. Onsite shifts are three 12-hour rotations; compensation ranges from $20.64 to $27.30 per

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Will obtain BLS during introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse in direct patient care and assessment.
• Record vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Assist with patient safety, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Maintain clean, organized bedside areas and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

Emergency Department Technician- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Evenings/Nights FLEX

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region’s changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it’s strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that’s exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

The ED Technician is responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care supporting activities of assessment, testing, and diagnosis of patient presenting to the emergency department, and helps prevent complications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Communicating in a clear and respectful fashion with both patients and teammates with every encounter. Representing CMC with the highest level of customer service. Acting as a resource for the interdisciplinary team.
• Reporting abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions of the patient to RN. Examples include changes in vital signs, acts of daily living (ADLs), patient ambulation and/or transfers, and daily weights.
• Obtaining and reporting vital signs as scheduled and prn in a timely manner.
• Assisting patients with all aspects of personal care (including bowel and bladder care, ambulating, and repositioning).
• Supporting safe patient ambulation and fall prevention in the department
• Assisting patients with maintaining a clean and organized bedside area to ensure a safe workspace that is conducive to healing.
• Remaining flexible in assisting both patients and teammates as needed.
• Intentional rounding on patients every hour to ensure their needs are met.
• Perform 12 lead EKG on patients as ordered by providers
• Performs proper venipuncture and post care of phlebotomy site along with labeling each specimen with 2 forms of ID with zero labeling errors.
• Bedside retrieval and safe processing/transport of instruments to sterile processing
• Safely transporting patients by stretcher or wheelchair outside the department for testing or admission
• Performing direct observation and safety monitoring of patients assessed to be a threat to others, themselves, or ongoing medical interventions
• Perform ordered POC testing in accordance with competencies
• Stock patient rooms & medical equipment carts with supplies according to established pars throughout the department as directed

Required Skills and Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent experience
• Will obtain BLS during introductory period

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior patient assessment and care experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, and IV solutions.
• Stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers).
• Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca NY 14850
• Shift: Three 12-hour shifts 3p - 3a and/or 7p - 7a, rotating holidays and weekends
• Travel: 0% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

Standard Rate of $20.64 to $27.30 per hour plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].