Emergency Room Technician

UVM Health Network- Elizabeth Community Hospital; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The ER Technician provides direct care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include performing delegated tasks, maintaining patient confidentiality, and collaborating with nursing staff to support patient safety during high-volume periods.

This on-site role at UVM Health Network- Elizabeth Community Hospital requires strong communication, flexibility in hours, and a willingness to learn medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Reading, writing and comprehension of medical terminology required.
• Nurse aide or EMT experience preferred or ability to complete training.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients' families, staff and management.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours as volume demands.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Flexible hours

Nurse aide experience

EMT experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The ER Technician provides direct care to patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ER Technician performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Practice Act, regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services.

Qualifications / Job Requirements:

Education / Skills Required:

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Previous experience as nurse aide or EMT preferred, or ability to satisfactorily complete training program.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patient's families, staff and management.
• Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.