ER Care Technician: Direct Patient Support

UVM Health; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health in New York State seeks an ER Technician to support emergency department nurses by providing direct patient care under supervision and within approved delegated tasks. You must read and understand medical terminology, maintain strict confidentiality, and communicate clearly with patients, families and staff while staying flexible to shift demands.

The role requires motivation, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent, 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 normal hours as volume demands.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform delegated direct care activities per hospital policy.

Skills

Medical terminology literacy

Interpersonal skills

Motivation & flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UVM Health in New York State seeks an ER Technician to support emergency department nurses by providing direct patient care under supervision and within approved delegated tasks. You must read and understand medical terminology, maintain strict confidentiality, and communicate clearly with patients, families and staff while staying flexible to shift demands.

The role requires motivation, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies in a fast-paced environment.