Emergency Dept Technician - Grow Impact in Patient Care

Catholic Health Services; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

403B retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, part of Catholic Health, seeks an Emergency Department technician to assist in patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include data collection, preparing environments, and supporting admissions, transfers and discharges.

The role requires a CNA training with certification or EMT-B, or actively nursing students with clinical exposure; BLS is required and ED experience is preferred. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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. Must be able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care to assigned patients.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to hospital policy.
• Prepare patient environment for receiving patients.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge process as needed.
• Assist nurse or physician in procedures and treatments as necessary.
• Place patients on a cardiac monitor as instructed by nursing staff.
• Handle patient clothing and personal belongings from admission to discharge.
• Act appropriately during emergencies and crisis situations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Reading and writing English

Education

CNA Training with CNA certification

EMT-B certification

Nursing student with clinical rotation

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, part of Catholic Health, seeks an Emergency Department technician to assist in patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include data collection, preparing environments, and supporting admissions, transfers and discharges.

The role requires a CNA training with certification or EMT-B, or actively nursing students with clinical exposure; BLS is required and ED experience is preferred. Competitive benefits apply.