Emergency Department Technician

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospital in Newark is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse. You will assist with simple nursing tasks and support the clinical team, contributing to orderly and clean unit operations across all age groups.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and completion of a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Assistant program. CPR/BLS is required, with EKG training offered if unavailable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• English reading, writing, speaking and understanding necessary for duties.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Assistant program required.
• EKG certification preferred; training provided if not held.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• BLS (CPR) required.
• Proficient in taking temperatures, pulses, blood pressures and other basic procedures.
• Able to function as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Perform simple nursing procedures as directed.
• Support professional staff in evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the unit.
• Demonstrate competency in procedures for all ages served.
• Work under the direction of a Staff Nurse.
• Adhere to scope of practice guidelines.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort.

Connaissances

Clear communication

Teamwork

Vital signs proficiency

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Medical Assistant Program

Description du poste

The primary purpose of the Emergency Department Technician position is to provide direct patient care, performs simple nursing procedures, performs in a technical capacity providing support to the professional staff in the evaluation and treatment of patients, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit under the direction and supervision of a Staff Nurse. Exercises competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to all ages of patients served from neonatal to the end of life.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position required. Successful completion of a Phlebotomy Technician Program or Medical Assistant Program required. EKG certification preferred, and candidates without EKG must successfully complete training during new hire orientation at UH. One (1) year of acute care experience is preferred. BLS (CPR) required. Must have demonstrated proficiency in taking temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, and other simple procedures as indicated. Possesses ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.